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Best Free Simple Timer Apps & Games

238+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free simple timer apps and games. We benchmark 238+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Simple Timer Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1easy timer-the simplest timereasy timer-the simplest timerFree—YesNoJun 2026
2Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesAug 2026
3Simple Interval TimerSimple Interval TimerFree4.9★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
4Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
5Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesAug 2026
6Simple Timer - Clean & MinimalSimple Timer - Clean & MinimalFree was $0.995.0★ (1)YesNoJul 2026
7Little Timer Hatch CountdownLittle Timer Hatch CountdownFree4.5★ (10K)NoYesAug 2026
8Timer ٞTimer ٞFree4.4★ (943)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Simple Timer

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#2

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
Simple Interval Timer#3

Simple Interval Timer by 0FF

Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.9😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
  • 💰 Actually free, no paywall
  • 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ⚙️ Limited customization options
  • 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

More Free Simple Timer apps to explore

4
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Multiple timers for fitness
Free

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Customizable sets, intervals, and rest timesRuns in background and with screen lockedMusic playlist integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
The simple workout timer.
Free

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

Customizable intervalsWorkout and rest timersVoice or beep guides
💪 Health & Fitness
(86K)
freemium
6
Simple Timer - Clean & Minimal
Simple Timer - Clean & Minimal
Simple Timer - Clean & Minimal
The most Minimal Timer
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

A straightforward timer application designed for simplicity and ease of use. It offers a clean interface for setting and managing countdowns without unnecessary features. Ideal for quick timing needs.

Minimalist designEasy to useCountdown timer
📊 Productivity
(1)
ad-supported
7
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Visual timer and reminder
Free

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

Visual countdown timerSurprise animated animal revealCustomizable sounds and visuals
📚 Education
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Kitchen cooking alarm
Free

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

Apple Watch supportToday Widget supportSynchronized timer control
🔧 Utilities
(943)
ad-supported
9
Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking
Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking
Kitchen Timer - Simple Cooking
Custom patterns & colors.
Free

A straightforward kitchen timer designed for everyday cooking. It offers customizable patterns and colors, with a convenient long-press function for quick time setting. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

Easy-to-use interfaceLong press for quick time settingBackground notifications
🔧 Utilities
(157)
free with in-app purchases
10
Simple Timer App
Simple Timer App
Simple Timer App
by Hayato Shimizu
Free

This utility app provides a straightforward timer experience by removing all non-essential features. It operates seamlessly in the background and delivers notifications even when the device is locked.

Simple timer functionalityBackground operationLock screen notifications
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
11
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
Loud, Readable & Not Boring
Free

This app offers a visually engaging and intuitive timer experience, inspired by simple egg timers. It features a unique overshoot function, a game-like interface with 3D animations, and customizable skins. Widgets provide quick access to timers for daily routines.

Overshoot and stopwatch modesGame-like 3D interfaceLarge, readable display
🔧 Utilities
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Fun visual timer
Free

This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

Visual countdown from green to redPicture revealed as time elapsesExciting sound and animation reward
📚 Education
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
by Alex Beltyukov
Free

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable interval timers. Set work and rest periods, and repeat cycles for your training sessions.

Customizable countdownWork interval settingRest interval setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
14
Stopwatch‰
Stopwatch‰
Stopwatch‰
Simple large display Stopwatch
Free

This utility app offers a straightforward stopwatch experience with a large, easy-to-read display and simple two-button operation. It's designed for users who need a no-fuss timer for quick and accurate timekeeping.

Large displaySimple designTwo-button operation
🔧 Utilities
(32K)
ad-supported
15
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Simple interval timer
Free

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Customizable intervalsNamed intervals with voice readoutIndividual colors and sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Customizable repeating timersOptional interval timer cyclesBackground operation with notifications
🔧 Utilities
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Chess Timer - Simple
Chess Timer - Simple
Chess Timer - Simple
Time your chess match. No ads.
Free

A straightforward chess clock app designed for timing matches. It offers essential functions like pausing and resetting the timer, with customizable time intervals. The app is free and free of ads, in-app purchases, and tracking.

Countdown timerPause clock functionReset timer button
🎮 Games
(8)
free
18
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Simple tabata workout timer
Free

This app provides a straightforward and visually appealing timer for Tabata workouts. Easily customize workout intervals and rest periods by dragging elements. It offers audio guidance, background music support, and workout history tracking.

Customizable workout intervalsDrag-and-drop interfaceAudio guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(10K)
freemium
19
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
to Focus,Workout,Study,Fitness
Free

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.

One-tap startFinish times displayedBackground notifications
🔧 Utilities
(301)
free with in-app purchases
20
Amelia Timer
Amelia Timer
Amelia Timer
Simple interval timer
Free

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various activities. Easily configure your work and rest periods, and the number of repetitions needed. It's designed for simplicity, offering essential timer functions without unnecessary complexity.

Customizable action and break lengthsAdjustable number of setsNotifications when app is closed
💪 Health & Fitness
(60)
free