# (Not Boring) Timer — user reviews > 156 indexed App Store user reviews of (Not Boring) Timer by Not Boring Software LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 2,573 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,268 · 4★ 168 · 3★ 63 · 2★ 33 · 1★ 41 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 156) ### 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. ### 2/5 — A premium version? *2026-06-24, version 3.19* A premium version. For a timer. How dumb!! ### 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. ### 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. ### 4/5 — Good but no timer for secs *2026-05-11, version 3.19* No timer for secs ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2026-05-05, version 3.19* This app looks fun and easy to use. It’s not. I’m regret paying for the service. ### 4/5 — Seconds? *2026-04-30, version 3.19* It would be amazing if there’s an option for seconds as well as minutes ### 3/5 — No Dynamic Island ? *2026-04-19* This is a paid app if user wants to buy but the main things that I thought missing in this is there is no integration with Dynamic Island which doesn’t makes sense. ### 3/5 — Beautiful app but *2026-04-14, version 3.19* I can see why people like this app—it’s visually really well designed. However, for me, a key feature is missing: the ability to create preset timers. This makes it much easier to quickly set common durations without having to scroll each time. Also, unless I’ve missed something, timers can only be set in 1-minute intervals, which means shorter durations like 90 seconds aren’t possible. That feels quite limiting for a timer app. I’ve only just downloaded it, so it’s possible I’ve overlooked these features, but I haven’t been able to find them so far. Finally, the subscription cost of £14.99 per year feels quite high for what’s currently offered. I’ve noticed this pricing approach across their other apps as well, which is a bit disappointing. ### 4/5 — Pretty good app *2026-04-11, version 3.19* Really good app, I just wish you could make longer timers and have an alarm feature. Also, why are so many features behind a paywall? I want to support the creator, but 50 bucks a year is a bit much. ### 2/5 — No Clock feature. Background aint transparent for widgets. *2026-04-03, version 3.19* Cool skins cool app. Need transparent background. ### 4/5 — Better than the default timer *2026-03-07, version 3.19* Its a lot more fun and simple but only goes up to 90 min. I recommend this ### 4/5 — App looks and feels fantastic with few drawbacks *2026-02-22* The look and feel of the app is great, nothing out there like this. The app is missing live activity on Dynamic Island and lock screen/Notification Centre. If it is implemented, that would be even great. ### 2/5 — Good app but.. *2026-02-18, version 3.19* Very clean app, considered their other apps until I saw that a timer app that only goes as high as 90 minutes is not a true timer app. I need timers much longer than 90 minutes for several activities throughout the day, therefore this gets hardly used. ### 5/5 — Fun! *2026-02-16, version 3.19* I love how big and bold the numbers are. Simple and fun! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The app *2026-07-06, version 3.19* This is trash uninstall it (I had it for a long time ) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Can’t be set to count down below 1 min. Lowest countdown setting is 1 min. *2026-04-05, version 3.19* Can’t be set to count down below 1 min. Lowest countdown setting is 1 min. “free” visual is a BORING black text , everything else requires subscription. Not even a one time payment. Subscription for a time . Get real. ### 1/5 — Not burning but missing some major functionality *2026-03-17, version 3.19* Boasts tons of customizable features - asks for a upgrade by in early not worth it ### 1/5 — Widgets dont work *2025-12-06, version 3.19* Purchased to be able to use widgets and they do not work. Clicking “one tap timer” opens app and does not start timer or set timer to the specified time in widget. Don’t throw away money, false advertisement and misleading features claimed ### 1/5 — Q w *2025-09-27, version 3.16* Wei ### 1/5 — Wants this app in Apple watch *2025-04-08* Release it in apple watch ### 1/5 — May be a great app, but… *2024-09-15, version 3.10* this may be the least intuitive app I’ve ever used. I opened it, it started an immediate 10 second countdown, and I can’t figure out anywhere to sit how much time I want. The “quick guide” is just a list of five FAQ’s, with no instruction guide anywhere. So I’ve spent money on this app, with no idea how to use it. ### 1/5 — Massiv überteuertes Abo *2024-09-09* Abzocke, 35€ pro Jahr. ### 1/5 — Really like the concept… not accessible. Photosensitive for seizures. *2022-12-26* If you have epilepsy or photosensitivity don’t download this app. I’ve been fooling around with the apps from this developer tonight and I love All of them (accept this one) I’m autistic/have adhd and visuals and audio make things so much more fun and easy to learn for me. I opened this app last out of the four and scrolled a bit to hear the clicking sounds and then set to 1 min to see if the timer would be loud enough to wake me (I’m a very sound sleeper). The numbers immediately started flashing between black and white on my iPad screen and I had the brightness up and had to close the app rapidly. I have photosensitive seizures have already had several in the past month. This is dangerous to put out without a warning. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — !fun *2026-08-28, version 3.20* i love the haptic feedback when scrolling, it’s a nice touch. i use this timer all the time and it’s so much more fun than the native ios timer. being able to change the skins is a plus, as well.. overall i defo recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Fun *2026-08-25, version 3.20* It’s really cool ### 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 ### 5/5 — Open *2026-06-05, version 3.19* Opem ### 5/5 — Absolutely great *2026-05-30, version 3.19* This is way cooler than I thought I like the time or sounds and everything this is way good than I thought ### 5/5 — Nice aesthetics *2026-05-08, version 3.19* Very nice looking clock, ### 5/5 — 嘎嘎好用 *2026-02-27* 真的太好用了 ### 5/5 — Good but want light mode *2026-02-24, version 3.19* Yeq ### 5/5 — :3 *2026-02-22, version 3.19* Great app has good vibes,actually is not boring nd mostly free things --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*