Comparison

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Silent Flash Timer

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

Head to head
About

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

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
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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 Lockscreen - 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

About

Silent Flash Timer

This app provides a silent timer that uses screen flashes for notifications instead of sound or vibration. It's ideal for focused work, quiet environments like libraries, or for users sensitive to auditory alerts, ensuring time management without disruption.

Highlights
  • Screen flash notifications
  • No sound or vibration alerts
  • Ideal for focused work
  • Suitable for quiet environments
  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports time management
Features
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In environments like the workplace or a cafe, even setting a timer to vibrate can feel intrusive. However, with this app, instead of audio or vibration alerts, your screen will flash to let you know when the set time has come. This app could be useful in the following situations: During focused work: Ideal for managing time during work or study. When the set time has passed, you will be notified with a noticeable screen flash, but there will be no noise or vibration to distract others. In environments where audible notifications are not allowed: In quiet places like libraries or meeting rooms, conventional timers are not usable. With this app, you can check the passing of time with a non-disturbing screen flash. When you want to avoid stress from sound and vibration: This app is perfect for people sensitive to sound and vibration or those who want to maintain a pleasant silence. Only when needed, the screen will flash quietly, not disturbing your focus. This app quietly yet effectively supports your time management. Adapting to each environment and need, it offers a user-friendly interface for easy time management. For anyone needing quiet notifications, this app is the ultimate solution. ■ Subscription Please refer to the following links for the terms and conditions related to the use of the subscription: Privacy Policy: https://neudesignlab.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-117364cad9f7809eab89cfe9d30764d5?pvs=74 Terms of Use: https://neudesignlab.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-117364cad9f78080bac2e540af0330bb

Screenshots

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer4 screens
Silent Flash Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Silent Flash 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 67% of Silent Flash Timer's. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer also leads on ratings volume (302 vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Silent Flash Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer has 302 ratings behind it against 9, 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 67% of Silent Flash Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Silent Flash Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer versus Silent Flash Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Timer & Alarm ListTimerSilent Flash Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (302 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings302 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLemon LLCNEUDESIGNLAB, LLC

Customer experience

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

All ratings302 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.7%

Silent Flash Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
Show 2 more
  • Larger font size option
  • Custom time ranges including seconds

Silent Flash Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

Subscriptions3
  • ListTime One Weeek$0.497 Days
  • ListTimer Plus$2.491 Month
  • ListTimer Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ListTimer Plus$4.99
4 purchases

Silent Flash Timer

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Plan$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Ad Removal Discounted$5.99
  • Lifetime Ad Removal$9.99

Questions

Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silent Flash Timer free?
Silent Flash Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Silent Flash Timer?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Silent Flash Timer averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Silent Flash Timer have ads?
Both Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer and Silent Flash Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Silent Flash Timer?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Silent Flash Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Silent Flash Timer on September 8, 2026.

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