Best Simple Timer Apps

235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 235+ simple timer apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Simple Timer

Simple Meditation Timer#1

Simple Meditation Timer by Never Can Tell

Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5😊(101 ratings)
Free
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A minimalist timer designed for meditation and restorative yoga. It offers a peaceful countdown experience with a gentle chime, free from distractions. Users can optionally log their sessions as Mindful Minutes in the Health app.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
  • 🧘‍♀️ Perfect for meditation practice
  • ✨ Elegant and clean interface
  • 🚫 No ads or upsells

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bell/gong doesn't always work
  • 🔇 No sound when screen is off/phone locked
  • 🔊 Volume too loud for headphones
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer#2

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer by Lemon LLC

to Focus,Workout,Study,Fitness
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(299 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ⏱️ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
  • 🔇 True silent/vibration-only alert option
  • 🎯 Multiple simultaneous timers capability

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
  • 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • 🔊 Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer#3

Interval Timer - Tabata Timer by NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.

Multiple timers for fitness
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

More Simple Timer apps to explore

4
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
5
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
by Alena Kazarova
Free

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.

Customizable sets, action, and break durationsPlain and simple designSaves last 5 configurations
⚽ Sports
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
(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
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(83K)
freemium
8
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Cooking, Workouts, Meditation
Free

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.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Timer - The simplest timer
Timer - The simplest timer
Timer - The simplest timer
Beautiful & Minimal Timer
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.

Minimalist design with multiple stylesSimple gesture controlsMultiple time display formats
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
11
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
12
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
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Multi Timer: Countdown
Multi Timer: Countdown
Multi Timer: Countdown
Multiple Countdown Timers
Free

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

Multiple countdown timersIntuitive UIClean design
🔧 Utilities
(59)
free
16
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
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Improve your productivity
Free

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

Pomodoro technique timerCustomizable intervalsRelaxing sound player
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Countdown: Simple Timer
Countdown: Simple Timer
Countdown: Simple Timer
by Christopher Weems
Free

Quickly start your most frequent timers with a single tap. This app offers customizable presets for various activities, ensuring your timers run in the background and alert you without interruption. Adjust durations easily for seamless timing in the gym, kitchen, or any other setting.

One-tap timer presetsBackground timer operationTimer alarms without interruption
🔧 Utilities
(42)
free with in-app purchases
19
2Tap Timer - Simple & Fast
2Tap Timer - Simple & Fast
2Tap Timer - Simple & Fast
Set a timer in just 2 taps!
Free

This app allows users to set timers with unparalleled speed by simply tapping numbers. It eliminates the need for a start button, making it ideal for quick timing needs in the kitchen, during study sessions, or for work productivity.

Set timers in two tapsNo start button requiredIntuitive number tapping input
📊 Productivity
(22)
ad-supported
20
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases

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