Comparison

Simple Timer and Countdown vs BrainFree

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

Head to head
About

Simple Timer and Countdown

Features
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Simple Timer and Countdown helps you prepare for events by creating chains of countdown timers that are anchored to a single event time. Change the event once, all your timers update automatically. Set an event like "Flight at 17:00", then add offset timers: • "Pack bags" at -6 hours → triggers at 11:00 • "Leave house" at -4 hours → triggers at 13:00 • "Arrive at airport" at -2 hours → triggers at 15:00 Flight delayed to 18:00? Update once and every timer shifts automatically. Features: • Offset timers: Set timers relative to any event (before or after) • Auto-adjust: Change the event time and all timers recalculate instantly • Templates: Save and reuse timer chains for recurring events • Notifications: Get alerted at each step so nothing is forgotten • Widgets: See your next timer right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen • Calendar import: Pull events from your calendar and add timers to them • File sharing: Export and share timer chains with others Pro Unlock unlimited events, unlimited timers, calendar import, iCloud sharing, all widget sizes, and more with a one-time purchase. Perfect for flights, game days, presentations, workouts, meal prep, or any event where timing matters.

About

BrainFree

Regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. Schedule focused work or personal time with customizable templates or build your own. Protect your attention and reclaim your day from endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Schedule focus time
  • Ready-made and custom schedules
  • App locking
  • Deep focus mode
  • Website blocking
  • App usage time limits
Features
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You pick up your phone to check one thing. An hour later, you’re still scrolling. The average person spends 7+ hours a day staring at their phone. That’s nearly half your waking life gone to scrolling, tapping, and swiping. BrainFree gives it back to you. Brain Rot stops the cycle. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule focus time, and start living your life again all in under 60 seconds. READY-MADE SCHEDULES OR BUILD YOUR OWN Don’t waste time figuring out what to block. Choose from built-in templates like Work, Study, Sleep, or Family Time: each designed for real life. Want something custom? Create your own schedule in seconds. Pick the apps and websites to block, set your hours, and BrainFree handles the rest. Every day. Automatically. APP LOCK See an app that wastes your time? Lock it. One tap. Done. App Lock is the fastest way to remove a distraction from your day. No settings to configure, no timers to set. Just tap, block, and move on with your life. DEEP FOCUS For the moments when you need zero distractions. Deep Focus blocks your most distracting apps and websites for a set period and you can’t undo it until the timer runs out. Perfect for exams, deadlines, or when you just need your brain back. TIME & DAILY + WEBSITE BLOCKER Most screen time apps only block apps. BrainFree blocks websites too across every session and schedule. Reddit, YouTube, news sites, whatever pulls you in. No loopholes. No switching to Safari to cheat. Your focus is fully protected. Limit your app usage by days, or just set how much time you can afford to use it. Links Terms of Service: https://brainfree.app/legal/terms/ Privacy: https://brainfree.app/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Simple Timer and Countdown3 screens
BrainFree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Timer and Countdown at none against BrainFree's shown. Simple Timer and Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). BrainFree's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Simple Timer and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrainFree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timer and Countdown ships an update every 7 months, BrainFree every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Simple Timer and Countdown versus BrainFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Timer and CountdownBrainFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYannick VerhoevenThe App, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Timer and Countdown

One-time1
  • SimpleTimer Pro$4.99
3 purchases

BrainFree

Subscriptions3
  • BrainFree Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • BrainFree Pro$7.991 Month
  • BrainFree Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Timer and Countdown free?
Simple Timer and Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFree free?
BrainFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Timer and Countdown or BrainFree have ads?
BrainFree shows ads; Simple Timer and Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timer and Countdown or BrainFree?
Simple Timer and Countdown ships an update every 7 months, and BrainFree every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Timer and Countdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and BrainFree on October 1, 2026.

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