Comparison

EKtimer vs ClassicTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

EKtimer

Features

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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.

About

ClassicTimer

Features

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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

Screenshots

EKtimer3 screens

ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EKtimer at none against ClassicTimer's 1. EKtimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ClassicTimer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EKtimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EKtimer ships an update every 4 months, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

EKtimer versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EKtimer	ClassicTimer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Simon Berg	10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

None

EKtimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1

ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is EKtimer free?

EKtimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ClassicTimer free?

ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do EKtimer or ClassicTimer have ads?

ClassicTimer shows ads; EKtimer does not.

Which is updated more often, EKtimer or ClassicTimer?

EKtimer ships an update every 4 months, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, EKtimer was updated on October 1, 2026 and ClassicTimer on October 2, 2026.