# Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs OneTouchVibrationTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer at 89% against OneTouchVibrationTimer's 33%. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). OneTouchVibrationTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 OneTouchVibrationTimer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer has 302 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 33% of OneTouchVibrationTimer's.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, OneTouchVibrationTimer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | OneTouchVibrationTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onetouchvibrationtimer/id1600797388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) | [mizukami takamasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540548537) |

## 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


### OneTouchVibrationTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onetouchvibrationtimer/id1600797388)

This utility app allows you to set interval timers with a single tap, receiving silent vibration notifications when the timer ends. It functions in the background, even when the screen is off or the app is closed, and displays the calculated end time for convenience.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer setting, Vibration notifications, Background operation, Calculated end time display, Customizable time intervals

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JOIN | $1.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?

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

### Is OneTouchVibrationTimer free?

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

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

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while OneTouchVibrationTimer averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or OneTouchVibrationTimer have ads?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer shows ads; OneTouchVibrationTimer does not.

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

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and OneTouchVibrationTimer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and OneTouchVibrationTimer on September 10, 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.*