Comparison

Simple Timer & Stopwatch vs Count Up Down Timer

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

Head to head
About

Simple Timer & Stopwatch

This app provides a clear and responsive timer and stopwatch with large time displays for everyday tasks, study, and lessons. It offers customizable layouts, presets, and history tracking, with optional features like showing the current time and keeping the screen awake. Live Activities display your timer or stopwatch on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Large time displays
  • Customizable layouts
  • Preset durations
  • Live Activities integration
  • Offline functionality
  • History tracking
  • Screen awake option
Features
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A clear timer and stopwatch for study, lessons and everyday tasks. Large time displays and responsive layouts keep your countdown or elapsed time prominent, with controls close at hand on iPhone and iPad. Turn on Clock in the layout menu to show the current time alongside your countdown. The clock is optional and off by default. Select the manual Tabletop layout to place the timer above its controls, or use the regular timer layout. Start/Pause and Reset stay at the bottom of the control pane, with presets and optional content above. Your running or paused session continues when you change layouts. Start with 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 or 30-minute presets, or set a custom duration. Pause, resume and reset with simple controls. Use a full-screen countdown and lock its controls to help prevent accidental changes. Review your timer and stopwatch history. Choose light, dark or system appearance, an alert sound or silent mode, and optionally keep the screen awake while timing. Live Activities show your timer or stopwatch on the Lock Screen and, on supported devices, the Dynamic Island. Alerts depend on notification permissions and system settings. Ad-free timing, no account required. The timer and stopwatch work offline. Optional links to our other apps are in Settings. Available in English, Japanese, Korean, German and Simplified Chinese.

About

Count Up Down Timer

Features
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Zero hassle. Total control. "CountUpDownTimer" redefines how you interact with time. ■ The Magic of Swipe Forget tapping numbers. Just swipe to set your time with incredible smoothness. This intuitive interface lets you focus on what matters most, instantly. ■ Seamless Mode Switching Changed your mind? Switch between Count-Up and Count-Down even during measurement. Flexibility is now at your fingertips. ■ Groundbreaking Speed Control Adjust the flow of time itself. Run your timer at 2x or 0.5x speed. • Use 2x speed to challenge yourself and boost productivity. • Use slow-motion for tasks that require steady pacing. Experience a completely new way to manage your day. ■ Perfect For: • Cooking: Set timers instantly with a simple swipe. • Training & Study: Apply healthy pressure using speed-up features. • Complex Tasks: Flexibly switch modes as your workflow evolves. Ultimate simplicity meets high-end functionality. Feel what it’s like to truly master your time.

Screenshots

Simple Timer & Stopwatch4 screens
Count Up Down Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Timer & Stopwatch at none against Count Up Down Timer's shown. Count Up Down Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timer & Stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simple Timer & Stopwatch versus Count Up Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Timer & StopwatchCount Up Down Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperPocket Grove LtdSatoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

None

Simple Timer & Stopwatch

No in-app purchases

None

Count Up Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Timer & Stopwatch free?
Simple Timer & Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count Up Down Timer free?
Count Up Down Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Timer & Stopwatch or Count Up Down Timer have ads?
Count Up Down Timer shows ads; Simple Timer & Stopwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timer & Stopwatch or Count Up Down Timer?
Simple Timer & Stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Timer & Stopwatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Count Up Down Timer on October 19, 2026.

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