# (Not Boring) Timer — Loud, Readable & Not Boring

> A fun, readable, and simple timer with overshoot and stopwatch functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Not Boring Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,573 App Store ratings · 154 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 209 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews.md

## What is (Not Boring) Timer?

"Just astonishingly fun." — John Gruber

A BETTER EVERYDAY TIMER
I dreamt of a timer I could use every day that would simplify time and make the most of every moment it counted.

Inspired by the simple egg timer, Timer more honestly represents time as a single dimension. No hours or seconds—just minutes. There's nowhere to get lost. Scroll to set. Tap to start. Get back to life.

STOPWATCH & OVERSHOOT
When time expires, it doesn't stop at 0. Timer flips and begins to count up. This turns out to be pretty useful if you missed the alarm and don't know how much time has elapsed or if you cook and just need another minute without the hassle of setting another timer. Or scroll down to 0, tap, and it becomes a stopwatch ready to measure any length of time.

PLAYS LIKE A GAME, WORKS LIKE AN APP
Next generation user interface designed and built in 3D with animation and sounds inspired by video games. 

BIG & READABLE
Time you can read from across the room. Optional setting to keep your screen on during countdowns.

SKINS
Skins change the whole look and feel of the app. New skins and collaborations every season so you can keep it fresh.

WIDGETS
Drop a custom timer on your home screen for fast, one tap access to daily timers for coffee brewing, workouts, and other daily routines.

SUPER!BORING
Become a Super!Boring member and get all 5 Not Boring apps + skins + extras. We are 100% member-supported. No ads, no data gathering, no tracking. Just beautiful apps that make everyday life a little less boring.

Plans: https://andy.works/plans
Support: https://andy.works/support

## Key features

- Overshoot and stopwatch modes
- Game-like 3D interface
- Large, readable display
- Customizable skins
- Home screen widgets
- Screen always on option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Timer Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of (Not Boring) Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and beautiful design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with different skins
- 🔊 Great background music and sound effects
- 💡 Minimalist and fun to use

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited timer options (only up to 90 minutes)
- ⏱️ No option to set timers in seconds
- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🤔 Confusing for some users on how to use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't always start the timer correctly
- Sound doesn't work when phone is on silent mode

**Most requested features**

- Add support for longer timers (over 90 minutes)
- Implement seconds option for more precise timing
- Integrate with Dynamic Island on newer iPhones
- Add alarm functionality
- Allow users to set custom timer intervals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 154)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not many features

*2026-07-23, version 3.20*

No live activities or persistent notification. Hard to keep track of the timer. Not sure why I would use this over the stock timer.

### 5/5 — Game

*2026-07-20, version 3.19*

It has a game inside its so Fun must try

### 5/5 — I love this

*2026-07-13, version 3.19*

This is the best app but don’t just get this one get the whole not boring bundle there all so good except the camera tha camera sucks

### 1/5 — The app

*2026-07-06, version 3.19*

This is trash uninstall it  (I had it for a long time )

### 2/5 — A premium version?

*2026-06-24, version 3.19*

A premium version. For a timer. How dumb!!

### 1/5 — Amazing But Awful

*2026-06-24, version 3.19*

Probably the best idea for a bundle of apps ever, but PLEASE, make it so every app has at least one free widget, having to pay for EVERYTHING is awful.

### 4/5 — Stunning

*2026-06-19*

Really not boring. But could be more responsive

### 2/5 — Visually awesome, somewhat impractical.

*2026-06-07, version 3.19*

It’s cool, just not enough to justify a full switch.

### 5/5 — Open

*2026-06-05, version 3.19*

Opem

### 3/5 — Joli, mais pas pratique

*2026-05-31*

Les bruits, les effets, les modèles 3D, tout est magnifique, sobre et élégant mais en pratique,je ne le utilise jamais car on reste très limité. Cependant je vous redirigé et vous conseille fortement l’app de météo, c’est la meilleure de toute leur série selon moi.

## Frequently asked questions about (Not Boring) Timer

### What does the (Not Boring) Timer app do?

This app provides a simplified and visually engaging timer experience. It focuses on minutes rather than hours or seconds, making it easy to set and use. It also includes a stopwatch function and an overshoot feature that continues counting up after the timer expires.

### What are the key features of this timer app?

Key features include a game-like 3D interface with animations and sounds, a large and readable display, customizable skins, and home screen widgets for quick access. It also offers an option to keep the screen on during countdowns.

### How is this app monetized?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. Users can opt for a Super!Boring membership to access all five Not Boring apps, along with exclusive skins and extras. The developer emphasizes that they are member-supported with no ads or data tracking.

### What are the use cases for the (Not Boring) Timer?

This timer is useful for a variety of everyday tasks, such as cooking, workouts, managing study sessions, or any activity where precise time management is needed with a more engaging interface. The overshoot feature is particularly helpful if you miss an alarm and need to know how much time has passed.

### Can I use this timer on my home screen?

Yes, the app supports home screen widgets. You can drop a custom timer onto your home screen for fast, one-tap access to frequently used timers for daily routines like coffee brewing or workouts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.20 — 2026-07-21

+ Added support for French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified) and Chinese (Traditional). Email support@notbor.ing if you see any issues in the translations.
+ Updated Settings page.
+ Bug fixes.

### 3.19 — 2025-10-31

+ Fixes a bug where tapping on the "Get It" button for a skin does nothing for non-members.

### 3.18 — 2025-10-30

+ Bug fixes.

### 3.17 — 2025-10-28

+ Updated membership page.

### 3.16 — 2025-09-15

+ Liquid Glass & iOS 26 Support

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All apps by Not Boring Software LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093

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