Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
This utility app allows for quick, one-tap timer starts and displays their finish times. It operates in the background, providing notifications and vibration alerts even in silent mode. Repeat functionality and battery efficiency are key features.
- One-tap start
- Finish times displayed
- Background notifications
- Vibration alerts
- Repeat timer function
- Battery friendly operation
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ListTimer is a free timer app that can be started with just one tap. It displays end times and works in the background. ●One Tap to Start All you have to do is tap it once. ●Finish Times Displayed on Screen It shows the time your alarm will finish. ●Notifies You in Background When the timer ends, ListTimer also notifies you in the background. ●Vibration ListTimer vibrates your device so you can also use it in silent mode. ●Repeat Easily Tap the repeat button to repeat the timer at intervals. ●Battery Friendly ListTimer doesn't consume your battery power in the background because it notifies you after you close the app. URL Scheme = "listtimer:" @http://icons8.com/ ■■ Upgrade ■■ - No Ads - Countdown on Lock Screen - Change Alarm Sound - Customize Theme Color - Longer Interval Settings - Save 2 or More Favorites 【Privacy Policy and Term of Use】 https://texttospeech.helpshift.com/a/timerapp/?l=en&s=help&f=privacy-policy
Timer
This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.
- Background timer notifications
- Selectable theme colors
- Selectable alarm sounds
- Vibration on/off
- Tablet support
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A Simple & Stylish Timer Stopwatch App. [Features] - Supports Tablet. - If App is in the background, notifies the timer completion. - Selectable Theme Color.("Ninja BLACK"/"Samurai WHITE"/"Sakura RED"/"Yuzu YELLOW"/"Ajisai BLUE"/"Matcha GREEN") - Selectable Alarm Sound.("Alarm Clock"/"Bell"/"Alert"/"Chime"/"Telephone"/"Cat"/"Dog"/"Bird") - Vibration On/Off ※ Timer is free, but you can hide the ad by buying a plug-in extension. URL Scheme: woodsmall-timer:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.
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Verdict
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 72% of Timer's. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (303 vs 82). On price, rating, 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. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 72% of Timer's.
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (303 ratings) — better | 4.5 (82 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews — better | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | 82 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lemon LLC | woodsmall inc. |
Customer experience
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
Timer
Bugs and requests
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
Reported bugs
5 issues- Alarm fails to trigger when app is closed or locked
- Vibration doesn't work reliably in background
- App fails to download (stuck on iCloud icon)
- Notification bar alert insufficient to wake users
- Inconsistent vibration performance in some scenarios
Requested features
7 requests- 12-hour time format option for end-time display
- Independent alarm volume control (separate from phone volume)
- Simpler repeat function toggle (zero repeat option in settings)
- Text/description field to note what timer is for
- Interval repetition with alerts
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- Larger font size option
- Custom time ranges including seconds
Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
- ListTime One Weeek$0.497 Days
- ListTimer Plus$2.491 Month
- ListTimer Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- ListTimer Plus$4.99
Timer
- Monthly plan$0.491 Month
- Annual plan$5.991 Year
- Pay in full$6.99
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