Comparison

Simple Timer vs KachiKachi

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. - 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. * Daily Reminders: Set specific days and times for each timer to build your habits. Tap the notification to start immediately. * 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. - 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.

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KachiKachi

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KachiKachi is a simple interval timer for Tabata and HIIT. Voice cues and beeps announce every change, so you always know whether it's work or rest without looking at the screen. During work, a soft tick every second helps you keep your rhythm. - Easy-to-read workout screen β€’ The current interval and time left fill the screen β€’ The next interval ("Next: Rest 00:10") is shown separately below β€’ Rounds left and sets left at a glance β€’ Each interval has its own color, readable from across the room - Features β€’ Set work, rest, rounds, sets, get-ready and cool-down times β€’ Set rounds to 0 to repeat work and rest until you stop β€’ Presets included: Tabata (20s / 10s Γ— 8), HIIT 40/20 and more β€’ Voice cues: get ready, work, rest, last one, cool down β€’ A halfway cue during each work interval β€’ 3-2-1 countdown beeps and different start sounds for work and rest β€’ Ticking every second during work (toggle it right from the workout screen) β€’ Pause, and skip to the previous or next interval β€’ Notifications for interval changes even when the app is closed β€’ The screen stays on during your workout - Works with your music Your music is lowered only while voice cues and beeps play. Sounds play even in silent mode. - About ads A banner ad appears at the bottom of the workout list. A one-time in-app purchase removes ads. No ads are shown during your workout.

Screenshots

Simple Timer4 screens
KachiKachi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KachiKachi at every 2 days against Simple Timer's every 4 days. KachiKachi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and KachiKachi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timer ships an update every 4 days, KachiKachi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Simple Timer versus KachiKachi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TimerKachiKachi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakehiro Asanonaoya shirai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Timer

One-time1
  • Simple Timer Pro$4.99
1 purchases

KachiKachi

One-time1
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Questions

Is Simple Timer free?
Simple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KachiKachi free?
KachiKachi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Timer or KachiKachi have ads?
Both Simple Timer and KachiKachi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timer or KachiKachi?
Simple Timer ships an update every 4 days, and KachiKachi every 2 days. Most recently, Simple Timer was updated on November 9, 2026 and KachiKachi on November 13, 2026.

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