# simpleCal vs Hacking Timer

The clearest difference is price: Hacking Timer at Free against simpleCal's $0.49. simpleCal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Hacking Timer is free to download; simpleCal costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | simpleCal | Hacking Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rirei Kuroshima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650248133) | [hiroaki yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785484491) |

## What reviewers say

### simpleCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecal-widget-calendar/id6502568333)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hacking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacking-timer-watch-alarm/id6746063846)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is simpleCal free?

simpleCal costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hacking Timer free?

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

### Do simpleCal or Hacking Timer have ads?

Neither simpleCal nor Hacking Timer shows ads.

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