Simple Loop Timer vs Chrono Pumpkin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Loop Timer
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An infinitely repeating timer, perfect for workouts or turn-based games. Save multiple presets, with custom loop durations and colors.
Chrono Pumpkin
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The main upside with this timer is that it is simple and is mostly preset buttons versus dial based. And it doesn't save all your past timers if that annoys you like it does me.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chrono Pumpkin at every 3 days against Simple Loop Timer's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Loop Timer ships an update every 5 months, Chrono Pumpkin every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple Loop Timer | Chrono Pumpkin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portly Pig Studios LLC | Brandon Wilson |
In-app purchases
Simple Loop Timer
No in-app purchases
Chrono Pumpkin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple Loop Timer free?
Is Chrono Pumpkin free?
Do Simple Loop Timer or Chrono Pumpkin have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Loop Timer or Chrono Pumpkin?
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