Comparison

Timple vs Counter

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

Counter

This app allows you to build customizable timelines for focused work or study sessions. Map out specific tasks, breaks, and notes directly onto your countdown, with options to require action confirmation before proceeding. Create and save custom routines for various activities.

Highlights
  • Actionable timelines with tasks, breaks, and notes
  • Require action confirmation to proceed
  • Scheduled smart breaks
  • Seamless note reminders
  • Customizable routines
  • Tailored alerts
Features
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Stand out from standard timers. Counter - Advanced Counter is a fully customizable timeline builder designed to optimize your workflow, study sessions, and daily routines. Instead of just counting down, this app lets you map out your entire session. Add specific action points directly onto your timeline to stay perfectly on track. Key Features: - Actionable Timelines: Insert Tasks, Breaks, or Notes at any specific second of your countdown. - Require Actions: The timer pauses until you physically confirm you've completed a specific task (e.g., "Close distracting tabs"). - Smart Breaks: Schedule mandatory rest intervals to prevent screen fatigue without losing your focus flow. - Seamless Notes: Get quick reminders (e.g., "Posture check") while the clock keeps ticking. - Custom Routines: Save and easily reload your perfect setups for Pomodoro, deep work, cooking, or HIIT workouts. - Tailored Alerts: Customize sounds and notification timings to match your environment. Take control of your time and build the exact focus routines you need. icemoongames@gmail.com https://icemoongames.vercel.app/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timple4 screens
Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timple at Free against Counter's $0.99. Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Timple is free to download; Counter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Timple against 1.0 for Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timple ships an update every 6 weeks, Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timple versus Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimpleCounter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel ShlyapnikovENES TURKAN

Customer experience

Timple

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

Counter

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

In-app purchases

None

Timple

No in-app purchases

None

Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timple free?
Timple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Counter free?
Counter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timple or Counter?
Timple and Counter are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Timple or Counter have ads?
Neither Timple nor Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timple or Counter?
Timple ships an update every 6 weeks, and Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Timple was updated on October 30, 2026 and Counter on November 1, 2026.

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