Comparison

Noodle Timer Simple vs SakeColle

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

Head to head
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 β€” 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 β€” 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!

About

SakeColle

Effortlessly create a visual encyclopedia of your drinks. Snap a photo of a label, and AI automatically registers the name and region. Share your discoveries without social media pressure and manage custom fields like taste and location.

Highlights
  • Stylish visual gallery
  • AI-powered auto-registration
  • Gentle sharing without likes/followers
  • Customizable fields (price, taste, location)
  • Private notes
Features
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"Capture the memory of that perfect glass, beautifully and effortlessly." SakeColle is a collection app that turns your drinks into a stunning visual "Encyclopedia." No more tedious typing. Just snap a photo of the label, and our AI automatically fills in the name and region. Plus, we’ve removed follower counts and likes to eliminate "SNS fatigue." Focus purely on enjoying your drink. β—† 4 Key Features Stylish Gallery: Your collection is displayed in a sophisticated tile design. Experience the thrill of browsing your own private bar. AI Auto-Registration: Snap a photo. Our OCR technology scans the name and origin instantly. Gentle Sharing: Share your discoveries without the pressure of "likes" or followers. Custom Management: Fully customize fields like price, taste, and location. Keep private notes just for yourself. About Automatic Recurring Billing We offer a monthly "Premium Plan" with automatic recurring billing available for purchase within the app. Automatic Renewal Unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the contract will be automatically renewed. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription Management & Cancellation You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to the Settings app > Tap your Account > Subscriptions > SakeColle. *If "SakeColle" does not appear, the subscription is not active. Restoring Purchases When changing devices, you can restore your purchase status for free. Please log in to the device with the same Apple ID used at the time of purchase and tap the "Restore Purchase" button. Important Notes Cancellation of the current subscription cannot be done through any method other than the one listed above. Cancellations for the current month are not accepted. Billing is processed via your Apple account. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://help.toconakis.jp/?p=5814

Screenshots

Noodle Timer Simple4 screens
SakeColle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noodle Timer Simple at none against SakeColle's 3. Noodle Timer Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). SakeColle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). 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. SakeColle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Noodle Timer Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noodle Timer Simple ships an update every 6 days, SakeColle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
Noodle Timer Simple versus SakeColle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoodle Timer SimpleSakeColle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTomohiko Saitohflickfrog

In-app purchases

None

Noodle Timer Simple

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SakeColle

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan(Annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • one-time purchase plan$29.99

Questions

Is Noodle Timer Simple free?
Noodle Timer Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SakeColle free?
SakeColle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Noodle Timer Simple or SakeColle have ads?
SakeColle shows ads; Noodle Timer Simple does not.
Which is updated more often, Noodle Timer Simple or SakeColle?
Noodle Timer Simple ships an update every 6 days, and SakeColle every 2 days. Most recently, Noodle Timer Simple was updated on November 13, 2026 and SakeColle on October 31, 2026.

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