Best Simple Timer Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ 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.

Compare top Simple Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple Meditation TimerSimple Meditation TimerFree4.5โ˜… (101)NoNoSep 2026
2Super Simple Timer - No AdsSuper Simple Timer - No AdsFreeโ€”NoNoSep 2026
3Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimerSimple Timer & Alarm ListTimerFree4.6โ˜… (302)YesYesSep 2026
4Simple Timer AppSimple Timer AppFree3.7โ˜… (3)NoNoSep 2026
5(Not Boring) Timer(Not Boring) TimerFree4.8โ˜… (2.6K)NoYesOct 2026
6Simple Timer USASimple Timer USAFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoYesSep 2026
7Timer - The simplest timerTimer - The simplest timerFree5.0โ˜… (2)NoNoSep 2026
8Simple Timer - Clean & MinimalSimple Timer - Clean & MinimalFree5.0โ˜… (1)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Simple Timer

4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and minimalistic design
  • ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Perfect for meditation practice
  • โœจ Elegant and clean interface
  • ๐Ÿšซ No ads or upsells
  • โœ… Does one thing and does it well
  • ๐Ÿ’– Beautiful gong/bell sound
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Records mindfulness minutes in Apple Health
  • ๐Ÿ’ก No bloat or unnecessary features
  • ๐Ÿ™ Appreciated by users for its utility

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Bell/gong doesn't always work
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ No sound when screen is off/phone locked
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Volume too loud for headphones
  • โณ Timer doesn't work reliably in background
  • ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Limited customization options
  • โš ๏ธ Bell can be jarring or too loud
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer#3

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer by Lemon LLC

to Focus,Workout,Study,Fitness
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(302 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

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and intuitive user interface
  • โฑ๏ธ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
  • ๐Ÿ”‡ True silent/vibration-only alert option
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Multiple simultaneous timers capability
  • โœ… Highly reliable and consistent performance
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Repeat/recurring timer functionality
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Works with app closed or locked
  • โšก Fast and quick to set up
  • ๐ŸŽจ Customizable colors and sounds
  • ๐Ÿ• Dual timing modes (countdown and end-time display)
  • โ™ฟ Accessibility features for vision-impaired users
  • ๐Ÿƒ Minimal, no-frills design

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
  • ๐Ÿ“ข Intrusive and frequent advertisements
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
  • โš™๏ธ Awkward repeat function toggle in settings
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Requires app to remain open for vibration alerts
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Excessive notification pop-ups
  • ๐Ÿ”” Alarm volume tied to system volume (not independent)
  • โฐ Limited to 24-hour time format display

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FAQ about Simple Timer

What are the best simple timer apps for iPhone?
Simple Meditation Timer tops our simple timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 101 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top simple timer apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Meditation Timer and Super Simple Timer - No Ads.
Simple Meditation Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ simple timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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