# Pure Countdown vs (Not Boring) Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pure Countdown at free against (Not Boring) Timer's free with in-app purchases. Pure Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Timer has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, (Not Boring) Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Countdown | (Not Boring) Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Powalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085163533) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033)

A simple and minimalist countdown timer designed for games and quizzes. Easily set timers with a clean interface. Ideal for situations where precise timing is crucial.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic design, Easy to use, Countdown timer, Game timer, Quiz timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads from Pure Countdown | $0.99 | one-time |


### (Not Boring) Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091)

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.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Timer Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Countdown free?

Pure Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

(Not Boring) Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Countdown or (Not Boring) Timer?

Pure Countdown is rated higher. Pure Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Pure Countdown or (Not Boring) Timer have ads?

Neither Pure Countdown nor (Not Boring) Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Countdown or (Not Boring) Timer?

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and (Not Boring) Timer monthly. Most recently, Pure Countdown was updated on August 17, 2026 and (Not Boring) Timer on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*