Comparison

SweetsMap vs Noodle Timer Simple

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

Head to head
About

SweetsMap

Record your favorite sweets and cafes on a personalized map. Save sweet memories with intuitive mapping, custom ratings, and iCloud synchronization. Explore your sweet journey with a unique, visual diary.

Highlights
  • Map-based recording
  • Intuitive search and logging
  • Themed UI based on sweets
  • Personalized ratings and notes
  • Map view of recorded spots
  • iCloud data synchronization
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SweetsMap is your personal diary for sweets lovers—wagashi, Western pastries, cafés, and more. Some memories aren’t for social media. They’re just yours. SweetsMap lets you quietly map those sweet moments with simple, intuitive controls. KEY FEATURES Easy search & logging Powered by MapKit—search a shop by name to pin its location, or save right from where you are. Themes that match your sweets The UI shifts with what you’re recording: matcha green for wagashi, berry pink for pâtisserie, mocha brown for cafés (and a lavender look for afternoon tea). Your own ratings & notes Rate places with stars and leave private notes—just for you. Look back on the map See every spot you’ve saved. Tap a pin for details anytime. iCloud sync Your data stays in your iCloud account, so it’s ready after a device change. SWEETSMAP PRO (one-time purchase) • Unlimited records (free version: up to 3) • Map styles: satellite & hybrid • Priority access to upcoming Pro features From the tiny bakery you found on a walk to the historic wagashi shop you discovered while traveling—turn your footsteps into a one-of-a-kind sweets map that’s yours alone.

About

Noodle Timer Simple

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Tired of overcooked or undercooked cup noodles? Noodle Timer Simple is the ultimate companion for every instant noodle lover. PERFECT TIMING, EVERY TIME Just tap 3, 4, or 5 minutes — or set your own custom time down to the second. The beautiful circular timer with a glowing progress ring makes waiting fun. A firmness bar shows exactly how your noodles are progressing: from firm to soft, with a satisfying animation when they're ready. AUTOMATIC NOODLE LOG Every time you stop the timer, it automatically records the date and time. No manual input needed. Just eat and enjoy — the app remembers everything for you. BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICS See your noodle habits come to life with stunning charts: - Weekly stats: How many cups this week? See each day at a glance. - Hourly breakdown: Discover your peak noodle hours. - Monthly trends: Track your consumption over the past 12 months. - Yearly overview: See your noodle journey across years. Tap any bar to see the exact count. All charts have a fixed scale so you can easily compare across time periods. REAL RAMEN LOG Found an amazing ramen shop? Save it in your personal Ramen Encyclopedia: - Snap a photo of your bowl - Rate it with stars - Add the shop name and category (tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, shio, tsukemen & more) - Write your own tasting notes - Edit or delete entries anytime BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Whether you're a casual cup noodle fan or a dedicated ramen explorer, this app helps you build a delicious record of your noodle life. Watch your total count grow and challenge yourself to try new flavors. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - One-tap preset timers (3, 4, 5 minutes) - Custom timer with second-by-second adjustment - Long-press to quickly increase or decrease time - Firmness progress bar with 6 stages - Paw print walking animation during countdown - Sound alerts when done and overtime reminders - Complete noodle consumption analytics - Photo-enabled ramen shop encyclopedia - Works completely offline - Supports 10 languages PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Your noodle habits are yours alone. Download now and never overcook your cup noodles again!

Screenshots

SweetsMap3 screens
Noodle Timer Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noodle Timer Simple at none against SweetsMap's 1. Noodle Timer Simple also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. SweetsMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noodle Timer Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, Noodle Timer Simple every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
SweetsMap versus Noodle Timer Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweetsMapNoodle Timer Simple
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNICHI HASHIMOTOTomohiko Saitoh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SweetsMap

One-time1
  • SweetsMap Pro$2.99
None

Noodle Timer Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SweetsMap free?
SweetsMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noodle Timer Simple free?
Noodle Timer Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SweetsMap or Noodle Timer Simple have ads?
Neither SweetsMap nor Noodle Timer Simple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweetsMap or Noodle Timer Simple?
SweetsMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noodle Timer Simple every 6 days. Most recently, SweetsMap was updated on October 18, 2026 and Noodle Timer Simple on October 10, 2026.

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