Comparison

SimpleTimer for Boardgame vs Boardgame Timer S

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

Head to head
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.

About

Boardgame Timer S

Features
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Boardgame Timer S is a timer app that makes board games more enjoyable. - Simple timer function usable for various games - Flexible orientation with screen rotation support - 4-way assist clocks visible from any seat - Intuitive design and touch interface for easy use by anyone Perfect for party games, strategy games, and more. Download now and focus on the fun!

Screenshots

SimpleTimer for Boardgame4 screens
Boardgame Timer S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleTimer for Boardgame at none against Boardgame Timer S's shown. Boardgame Timer S's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleTimer for Boardgame ships an update every 3 months, Boardgame Timer S weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SimpleTimer for Boardgame versus Boardgame Timer S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleTimer for BoardgameBoardgame Timer S
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrokers Tech LimitedKeysero

In-app purchases

None

SimpleTimer for Boardgame

No in-app purchases

None

Boardgame Timer S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleTimer for Boardgame free?
SimpleTimer for Boardgame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boardgame Timer S free?
Boardgame Timer S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleTimer for Boardgame or Boardgame Timer S have ads?
Boardgame Timer S shows ads; SimpleTimer for Boardgame does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleTimer for Boardgame or Boardgame Timer S?
SimpleTimer for Boardgame ships an update every 3 months, and Boardgame Timer S weekly. Most recently, SimpleTimer for Boardgame was updated on September 15, 2026 and Boardgame Timer S on May 19, 2026.

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