Comparison

Timple vs Aqua

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

Head to head
About

Timple

This utility app offers customizable work and rest intervals with large, clear digits and color-coded animations. It provides on-screen controls for easy management and independent sound settings, designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Large, clear digits
  • Color-coded interval animation
  • Independent sound settings
  • On-screen timer controls
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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Simple Timer App with a couple of quirky features for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. And yes, it’s free. Forever. (Menacing glance at other developers) Settings - Set work intervals from 5 seconds to 25 minutes (10 minutes for watchOS) or infinite work mode to manually advance to the next round. - Set rest intervals from 0 seconds to 25 minutes (10 minutes on watchOS). - Enable or disable the last rest interval. - Independent sound settings — sound on/off doesn’t mess with your system-wide sound. - Supports both horizontal and vertical orientations. - Set a pre-timer countdown for ten, three, or zero seconds. Timer - Large digits. Like, REALLY LARGE digits. - Tmer controls, similar to media navigation. - Color-supported intervals with clock-like animation. - Soft, non-irritating sounds generated with a wave-synth on the device. Shoutout to all the 438 Hz fans. Onscreen Controls - Rewind to the beginning of the round / double tap to return to the previous round. - Add 10 seconds to the current round. - Pause and resume the timer. - Fast forward 10 seconds. - Skip to the next round. IMPORTANT!  Developer notes about watchOS version:  - the watchOS version is completely independent, it doesn't synchronize the timer's progress or settings with the parent iOS device. It was technically possible, but it drains Apple Watch battery while application is limited. - Total session length is limited to one full hour (UI doesn't allow user to set longer than that). And I recommend it for even shorter sessions to save battery. If you need longer sessions with watch sensor data collection, please rely on the Apple Workouts app. It's awesome, too. Count your intervals and stay healthy, mindful, and happy!

About

Aqua

Features
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Bring the beauty of an underwater world to your screen. Aqua lets you build and customize stunning aquariums filled with tropical fish, goldfish, sharks, jellyfish, and dozens more species. Your fish swim naturally with fluid animations, respond to feeding, and develop hunger over time — just like real pets. Tap to feed them, watch them grow, and keep your aquatic friends happy. Features: - 50+ fish species across 18 categories including tropical, goldfish, sharks, whales, seahorses, and jellyfish - Multiple aquarium sizes: small, medium, and large tanks - 12 beautiful underwater backgrounds - Real-time clock overlay with customizable styles - Built-in Pomodoro focus timer to boost productivity while you watch your fish - Ambient underwater sounds for deep relaxation - Feed your fish and track their hunger levels - Export your aquarium as a live wallpaper for your lock screen - CloudKit sync across all your devices - Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV Whether you want a calming screensaver, a virtual pet to care for, or a beautiful focus companion, Aqua transforms your device into a living ocean. Privacy Policy: https://aqua.appdiyorki.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://aqua.appdiyorki.com/terms

Screenshots

Timple4 screens
Aqua4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timple at none against Aqua's 3. Timple also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Aqua sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timple versus Aqua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimpleAqua
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel ShlyapnikovSelin Gursoy Yucel

In-app purchases

None

Timple

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aqua

One-time3
  • Background Pack$0.99
  • Fish Pack$1.99
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is Timple free?
Timple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aqua free?
Aqua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timple or Aqua have ads?
Neither Timple nor Aqua shows ads.

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