# Timer vs Simple Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Timer at every 5 days against Timer's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer ships an update every 13 months, Simple Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Simple Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) | [EGG STUDIO LIMITED LIABILITY CO](https://appshunter.io/developer/995821190) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-countdown-memos/id6680180719)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Pro | $0.99 | per month |


### Simple Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-time-management/id6737900369)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Timer free?

Simple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Timer or Simple Timer have ads?

Both Timer and Simple Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Simple Timer?

Timer ships an update every 13 months, and Simple Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Timer was updated on June 4, 2026 and Simple Timer on September 13, 2026.

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