# Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer vs Multiple Timer Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Multiple Timer Widgets at none against Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's shown. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (302 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Multiple Timer Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer against 4.6 for Multiple Timer Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer has 302 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Multiple Timer Widgets's.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer | Multiple Timer Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## 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


### Multiple Timer Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692)

Manage multiple countdowns and stopwatches simultaneously with customizable timers. Add notes, save presets, and access real-time updates via widgets. Seamlessly import, export, and share your timers.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Save and customize timers, Add notes to timers, Count up, count down, or indefinite timers, Desktop widgets for quick access, Import, export, and share timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | 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 Multiple Timer Widgets free?

Multiple Timer Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Multiple Timer Widgets averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer or Multiple Timer Widgets have ads?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer shows ads; Multiple Timer Widgets does not.

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

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. Most recently, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Multiple Timer Widgets on September 15, 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.*