Comparison

RummiTimer vs SimpleTimer for Boardgame

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

Head to head
About

RummiTimer

This utility app helps Rummikub players manage game time. It features a 60-second countdown per turn with sound alerts, allowing for fair and organized gameplay. Ideal for casual or tournament play.

Highlights
  • 60-second turn timer
  • Sound alerts for time running out
  • Easy reset function
  • Fair turn management
  • Organized gameplay
Features
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Speed up your games and keep turns fair with RummiTimer, the must-have tool for Rummikub© fans. This intuitive timer lets you switch to the next player after 60 seconds. With just one tap, you can reset the countdown at the start of each turn. As time runs out, a sound alert notifies all players — no more delays or confusion! Whether you're playing with family, friends, or in a tournament, RummiTimer helps you stay on track and enjoy smoother, more organized games.

About

SimpleTimer for Boardgame

Features
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This timer is designed for games like Rummikub for 2-4 players and is also ideal for timed traditional games like Chess or Go. It easily records and alerts players to their usage time, making your smartphone the perfect tabletop game timer. - Supports 2-4 players. - Countdown for each turn. - Optional countdown for the entire game. - Optional individual countdown for each player. - Supports two methods of randomly determining who starts the game. - Ability to switch the order of turns. - Intuitively displays the current game status.

Screenshots

RummiTimer1 screens
SimpleTimer for Boardgame4 screens

Verdict

The call

RummiTimer and SimpleTimer for Boardgame are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, SimpleTimer for Boardgame every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RummiTimer versus SimpleTimer for Boardgame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummiTimerSimpleTimer for Boardgame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenoit DeldicqueBrokers Tech Limited

In-app purchases

None

RummiTimer

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleTimer for Boardgame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RummiTimer free?
RummiTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleTimer for Boardgame free?
SimpleTimer for Boardgame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RummiTimer or SimpleTimer for Boardgame have ads?
Neither RummiTimer nor SimpleTimer for Boardgame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RummiTimer or SimpleTimer for Boardgame?
RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, and SimpleTimer for Boardgame every 3 months. Most recently, RummiTimer was updated on September 10, 2026 and SimpleTimer for Boardgame on September 15, 2026.

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