Super Simple Timer vs Chrono Pumpkin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Simple Timer
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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.
Chrono Pumpkin
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Super Simple Timer | Chrono Pumpkin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Systems Corporation | Brandon Wilson |
In-app purchases
Super Simple Timer
No in-app purchases
Chrono Pumpkin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Super Simple Timer free?
Is Chrono Pumpkin free?
Do Super Simple Timer or Chrono Pumpkin have ads?
Which is updated more often, Super Simple Timer or Chrono Pumpkin?
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