Comparison

ProgressTimer vs easy timer

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

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ProgressTimer

Features
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Time, shown as a single bar. ProgressTimer is a minimal landscape timer that turns elapsed time into a full-screen progress bar. For pomodoro sessions, workouts, cooking, presentation rehearsals — anywhere you want to see time at a glance, even from across the room. ◆ Two modes Count Down Set a duration and watch the bar fill from empty to full as time elapses. Count Up Start from zero and let the bar grow toward your target duration. Both modes auto-stop when the target is reached and play your selected alarm tone. ◆ Landscape × giant progress bar Numbers are secondary — progress is the point. A monochrome bar fills the entire screen so you can read your status from a distance. The time is rendered in a large monospaced number at the center, optimized for legibility against the moving bar. ◆ Lock Screen & Dynamic Island Full Live Activity support. The progress bar and remaining time appear on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Play, pause, and restart the timer without ever opening the app. ◆ Keeps running in the background Closing the app or locking your screen doesn't stop the timer. When time's up, a local notification fires with your chosen alarm tone — Beep, Chime, Bell, or Digital. Use the system volume or set an in-app volume independently. ◆ Icon-first interface No text labels — every control is an icon. From mode selection to duration setup to start, you can begin a session in three taps. Designed to stay out of your way. ◆ Features ・Count Down / Count Up modes ・Hours / Minutes / Seconds wheel picker (up to 24 hours) ・Full-screen progress bar (landscape-only) ・Live Activity (Lock Screen / Dynamic Island) ・Pause / Resume / Restart from Lock Screen ・4 built-in alarm tones + none ・System volume or in-app volume slider ・Local notifications for background alarms ・In-app language switching (English / Japanese) ・Theme support (System / Light / Dark) ・Pure monochrome, distraction-free design ・Locked to landscape for fullscreen visibility ◆ Completely offline, completely private ProgressTimer makes zero network requests. Your settings and timer state stay entirely on your device, never sent to any server. No ads, no tracking. Works anywhere, no signal needed. ◆ Who it's for ・Anyone using pomodoro or time-blocking for focus ・Workout and stretching timers ・Presentation and interview rehearsals ・Cooking timers ・People who want to glance at the timer from across the room ・Anyone looking for a simple, ad-free timer app ◆ How to use 1. Pick a mode (Count Down / Count Up) 2. Set the duration with the wheel picker 3. Tap play 4. Control from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island anytime That's it.

About

easy timer

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Easy Timer is the ultimate tool for anyone who values simplicity, speed, and clean design. Designed with a gorgeous, minimalist user interface, it lets you start a countdown with just a single tap! Whether you are cooking, working out, studying, brewing coffee, or taking a quick power nap—Easy Timer gets out of your way and does exactly what you need without the clunky setups. ■ Key Features: • One-Tap Quick Start: Choose from popular pre-set durations (10s, 30s, 1m, 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m) and start immediately with a single tap. • Easy Custom Timer: Quickly configure any custom duration for your specific needs. • Elegant Dark Design: A sleek, modern dark-themed interface that is gentle on your eyes and saves battery. • Reliable Background Notifications: Stay on track even when your phone is locked or you are using other apps. • Keep Screen Awake: Handy option to prevent the screen from turning off while the countdown is active. • Looping Alarm Sound: Clear and gentle alarm sounds that repeat until you stop them, ensuring you never miss a finish. • 100% Free & No Sign-up: No tedious accounts or logins required. Open and use instantly. Simplify your daily routine. Download Easy Timer now!

Screenshots

ProgressTimer3 screens
easy timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ProgressTimer at none against easy timer's shown. easy timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ProgressTimer versus easy timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressTimereasy timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaniguchi YotaMyungHoon Park

In-app purchases

None

ProgressTimer

No in-app purchases

None

easy timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProgressTimer free?
ProgressTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is easy timer free?
easy timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProgressTimer or easy timer have ads?
easy timer shows ads; ProgressTimer does not.

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