Noodle Timer Simple vs グルさん
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
グルさん
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グルさんは、気になる飲食店や訪れたお店を、地図上で美しく記録できるグルメアプリです。 雑誌で見つけた一軒、誰かに教えてもらったお店、 そして実際に訪れて心に残った時間。 そんな「行きたい」と「行った」を、ひとつの地図にまとめて管理できます。 さらに、グループ機能を使えば、友達やパートナーとお店を共有することも可能。 次に行きたいお店のリストを一緒に作ったり、訪問したお店の記録を共有したり、食の楽しみが広がります。 訪問したお店には、感想やメモを残して、自分だけのグルメログに。 あとから見返すたびに、その日の空気や会話まで思い出せます。 【主な機能】 ・地図から飲食店を登録 ・行きたいお店のストック ・訪問履歴の記録(メモ) ・グループでお店を共有 ・シーン別(仕事/プライベート)での管理 ・自分だけのグルメマップ作成 外食が好きな方、食べ歩きが趣味の方におすすめです。 日々の食体験を、もっと楽しく、もっと整理しましょう。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Noodle Timer Simple at every 6 days against グルさん's every 2 months. Noodle Timer Simple also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Noodle Timer Simple ships an update every 6 days, グルさん every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Noodle Timer Simple | グルさん |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomohiko Saitoh | nonoi |
In-app purchases
Noodle Timer Simple
No in-app purchases
グルさん
No in-app purchases









