# Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Pure Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Pure Countdown at none against Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's shown. Pure Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Pure Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer has 302 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Pure Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | Pure Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) | [Tomasz Powalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085163533) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174)

This app offers a simple, one-tap timer for various activities like focus, study, and workouts. It displays finish times, works in the background with notifications, and supports vibration for silent mode. An upgrade option removes ads and adds lock screen countdowns and custom sounds.

**Highlights:** One-tap start, Finish times displayed, Background notifications, Vibration for silent mode, Easy repeat function, Battery friendly operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListTime One Weeek | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| ListTimer Plus | $2.49 | per month |
| ListTimer Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| ListTimer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⏱️ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
- 🔇 True silent/vibration-only alert option
- 🎯 Multiple simultaneous timers capability
- ✅ Highly reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔊 Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
- ⚙️ Awkward repeat function toggle in settings
- 📱 Requires app to remain open for vibration alerts

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Pure Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033)

A simple and minimalist countdown timer designed for games and quizzes. Easily set timers with a clean interface. Ideal for situations where precise timing is crucial.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic design, Easy to use, Countdown timer, Game timer, Quiz timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads from Pure Countdown | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pure Countdown free?

Pure Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Pure Countdown?

Pure Countdown is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Pure Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Pure Countdown have ads?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer shows ads; Pure Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Pure Countdown?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Pure Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pure Countdown on August 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*