Comparison

Super Simple Timer vs Chrono Pumpkin

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

Head to head
About

Super Simple Timer

Features
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This app focuses on simplicity, showing only the elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. No setup required—just open and start using this simple timer. Supports count-up only, with no sound or vibration alerts. It has only two buttons: Start/Pause and Reset. Intuitive and easy for anyone to use. No extra features or settings. The app uses a black background with large numbers, making the time easy to see even in low-light environments. You can use this app for simple time measurement in daily activities, such as studying, work sessions, exercise, presentations, meetings, or other tasks. No advertisements are displayed. [Restrictions and Disclaimers] ・Screen Display: This app is designed exclusively for Landscape mode. If displayed in portrait mode due to OS-level settings or specific device features, the layout may not render correctly. ・Background Operation: Accuracy is not guaranteed while the app is in the background or the device is in sleep mode. Depending on the OS version and power-saving settings, the timer may be delayed or suspended. For accurate results, we recommend keeping the app in the foreground.

About

Chrono Pumpkin

Features
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The main upside with this timer is that it is simple and is mostly preset buttons versus dial based. And it doesn't save all your past timers if that annoys you like it does me.

Screenshots

Super Simple Timer4 screens
Chrono Pumpkin2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Super Simple Timer at 3 against Chrono Pumpkin's 1. Super Simple Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Simple Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Chrono Pumpkin every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Super Simple Timer versus Chrono Pumpkin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper Simple TimerChrono Pumpkin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Systems CorporationBrandon Wilson

In-app purchases

None

Super Simple Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Chrono Pumpkin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super Simple Timer free?
Super Simple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chrono Pumpkin free?
Chrono Pumpkin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Super Simple Timer or Chrono Pumpkin have ads?
Neither Super Simple Timer nor Chrono Pumpkin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Simple Timer or Chrono Pumpkin?
Super Simple Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chrono Pumpkin every 4 weeks. Most recently, Super Simple Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Chrono Pumpkin on October 1, 2026.

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