Comparison

Simple Timer vs Yoga Timer

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

Head to head
About

Simple Timer

Features
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30 seconds of work, and 10 seconds of rest. "Simple Timer" is a minimalist interval timer that fully automates your custom time cycles. Whether you're stretching, practicing yoga, meditating, or focusing on your daily routines, you no longer need to constantly tap your screen to reset the timer. It is designed purely as a tool to keep your focus unbroken from start to finish. Look at the screen, and you'll see a clean circle quietly visualizing the remaining time. Close your eyes, and Siri's voice feedback or soothing ambient sounds will guide you through phase transitions. Stripped of unnecessary features and flashy animations, it simply exists to organize your time beautifully. β–  Basic Features (Free) * Intuitive Setup: Easily input WORK, REST, and the number of SETS. * Soothing Sounds: Choose from relaxing ambient sounds (like Rain or Forest) or toggle transition sounds. * Voice Assistant: Siri will announce your sets and countdowns in English, allowing you to stay focused without looking at the screen. * Theme Colors: Available in Blue and Red. Blends perfectly with both Dark and Light modes. * Save Presets: Save up to 3 timers for your specific routines. * Apple Health Integration: Automatically log your timer sessions as Mindful Minutes or Workouts in the Apple Health app. β–  Pro Features (One-time purchase) Remove all ads and unlock the full potential for deeper focus. * iCloud Sync & Backup: Automatically safely sync your custom timers across all your devices. * Multilingual Voice Assistant: Unlock Siri voice feedback in 6 additional languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and French. * Expanded Storage: Save up to 50 timers. * Unlock All Colors: Customize your timers with Cyan, Magenta, Orange, and more. * Screen Auto-Lock (Dimming): Automatically dims the screen after a set time to save battery and prevent visual distractions. * Personal Memos: Add notes like yoga poses or breathing techniques directly to your timers. * Lock Feature: Prevents accidental taps while your timer is running.

About

Yoga Timer

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Yoga Timer - Master Your Intervals & Track Your Progress "Yoga Timer" is a simple yet powerful interval timer app designed to support yoga, HIIT, weight training, Tabata, and any other form of interval exercise. More than just a stopwatch, this app records your efforts and visualizes your growth, providing the motivation you need to stay on track with your fitness goals. 【Key Features】 1. Fully Customizable Intervals Tailor your workout by setting the precise duration for work periods, rest intervals, and the number of sets. Create the perfect rhythm that matches your fitness level and routine. 2. Effortless Preset Management (Profiles) Save your favorite settings as "Profiles." Give them names like "Morning Yoga," "High-Intensity HIIT," or "Core Workout" to start your session with a single tap next time. 3. Visualized Progress with Charts The app automatically logs your workout history. View your daily activity in a bar chart and your cumulative progress in a line chart. Easily toggle between "Seconds, Minutes, and Hours" to see exactly how much time you've invested in yourself. 4. Intuitive and Beautiful Design Featuring a modern, clean UI. During workouts, large digits and distinct colors make it easy to identify the current phase (Prepare, Workout, Rest) even from a distance. Stay focused on your movement, not the screen. 5. Multi-Language Support Fully supports both Japanese and English, automatically adapting to your device's language settings. 【Perfect For】 Anyone making yoga or stretching a daily habit at home. Athletes looking for a reliable HIIT or Tabata timer. Fitness enthusiasts who want precise control over weight training intervals. People who want to look back at their progress through visual data. Users seeking a clean, focused app without unnecessary distractions. Start a smarter and more effective fitness life today with Yoga Timer!

Screenshots

Simple Timer4 screens
Yoga Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yoga Timer at none against Simple Timer's 1. Yoga Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yoga Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Simple Timer versus Yoga Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TimerYoga Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakehiro AsanoTakashi Shimamura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Timer

One-time1
  • Simple Timer Pro$4.99
None

Yoga Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Timer free?
Simple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yoga Timer free?
Yoga Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Timer or Yoga Timer have ads?
Simple Timer shows ads; Yoga Timer does not.

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