Comparison

Timple vs Markdown Reader

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

Markdown Reader

A lightweight Markdown reader with advanced features like syntax highlighting, diagram rendering, and LaTeX math support. It allows local file import, editing, and offline use, with an optional Pro upgrade for additional functionalities.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 185+ languages
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • LaTeX math support
  • PDF export (Pro)
  • Code block copying (Pro)
  • Outline navigation (Pro)
  • Local file import and editing
Features
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MarkdownReader is a lightweight Markdown reader built for developers and power users. Key Features: • Immersive Reading — Native Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting (185+ languages) • Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts and more • LaTeX Math — Block and inline math formulas rendered beautifully • PDF Export — Export full documents (with formulas/diagrams) to PDF (Pro) • Code Copy — One-tap copy for code blocks (Pro) • Font Size — Adjustable text size for comfortable reading (Pro) • Outline Navigation — Jump to headings in long documents (Pro) • Task Lists — Interactive checkboxes • Callout Blocks — NOTE, TIP, WARNING, CAUTION and more • Multiple Import — Local files, URL fetching, clipboard paste • Share Extension — Save directly from Safari • Lightweight Editor — Edit, preview, save • File Sharing — Export .md to other apps • Dark Mode — Follows system appearance • Bilingual — Full Chinese and English support • Offline — All rendering local, no internet required All data stored locally. No data uploaded to any server. One-time ¥6 Pro unlocks PDF export, code copy, font size, and outline navigation.

Screenshots

Timple4 screens
Markdown Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Markdown Reader at 100% against Timple's 0%. Markdown Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Timple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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. Markdown Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Markdown Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Timple's written reviews are positive against 100% of Markdown Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timple ships an update every 6 weeks, Markdown Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timple versus Markdown Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimpleMarkdown Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel Shlyapnikov汇慧 杨

Customer experience

Timple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Markdown Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timple

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Reader

One-time1
  • MarkdownReader Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Timple free?
Timple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Reader free?
Markdown Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timple or Markdown Reader?
Markdown Reader is rated higher. Timple averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Markdown Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Timple or Markdown Reader have ads?
Neither Timple nor Markdown Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timple or Markdown Reader?
Timple ships an update every 6 weeks, and Markdown Reader every 6 days. Most recently, Timple was updated on October 30, 2026 and Markdown Reader on October 28, 2026.

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