# Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Project Timer ~ Count works

The clearest difference is rating: Project Timer ~ Count works at 4.8 against Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's 4.6. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (302 vs 77). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Project Timer ~ Count works sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project Timer ~ Count works holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 77 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Project Timer ~ Count works's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Project Timer ~ Count works every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | Project Timer ~ Count works |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews) | **[4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-timer-count-works/id1398945366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) | [Kazuya Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/906985632) |

## 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


### Project Timer ~ Count works

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-timer-count-works/id1398945366)

Understand how you spend your time by tracking activities like studying, developing, or exercising. Accumulate time across projects and review your progress to see how you're doing compared to previous periods.

**Highlights:** Project-based timer tracking, Start and stop timer functionality, App can be closed while timer runs, Review work progress over time, Create custom projects, Track time for various activities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $4.99 | 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 Project Timer ~ Count works free?

Project Timer ~ Count works is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Project Timer ~ Count works?

Project Timer ~ Count works is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Project Timer ~ Count works averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.

### Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Project Timer ~ Count works have ads?

Both Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Project Timer ~ Count works show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Project Timer ~ Count works?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Project Timer ~ Count works every 10 days. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Project Timer ~ Count works on September 29, 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.*