Five Minute Dungeon Timer vs Meeplr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five Minute Dungeon Timer
This app acts as a timer for the 5-Minute Dungeon board game. It visually displays the remaining time and provides audio cues at key intervals, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in gameplay without needing to constantly check a separate timer.
- Displays time remaining
- Announces timer milestones
- Focuses gameplay
- Audio cues
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The 5-Minute Dungeon Timer App is designed to be used with the 5-Minute Dungeon board game. It displays the time remaining in the round and announces when the timer hits certain milestones, leaving players free to focus on playing the game.
Meeplr
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Meeplr is the app for people who take board games seriously — and the fun even more seriously. Gather your crew in a group, log your game sessions, and finally settle who's actually the best at Catan. Rivalries emerge. Legends are made. Records fall. TRACK EVERYTHING Log who played, who won, and what the scores were. See detailed stats for every game and every player — win rates, streaks, personal records, and more. YOUR GAME COLLECTION Add games from the BoardGameGeek database and build your group's library. Always know what you own — and what you've actually played. RIVALRIES & LEADERBOARD Watch the live standings. Discover who has the most intense head-to-head rivalry. Are you the favourite — or the underdog? SCHEDULE GAME NIGHTS Use the availability poll to find a date that works for everyone. No more endless group chats about when to meet. TOURNAMENTS Run tournaments in Round Robin, Single Elimination, or Swiss format. Invite friends with a code and hold proper showdowns right in the app. ACHIEVEMENTS & LEVELS Earn XP and unlock achievements — from First Victory to Undefeated Legend. Track your progress and compare with the group. GROUP CHAT Trash talk, strategy, and planning — all in one place in your group's own chat. Meeplr is free to use. Sign in with email or Google. Perfect for regular game groups, families, and anyone who loves board games.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Five Minute Dungeon Timer at 12.0 against Meeplr's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Five Minute Dungeon Timer | Meeplr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (135 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiggles 3D | Christopher Jakobsen |
Bugs and requests
Five Minute Dungeon Timer
Reported bugs
10 issues- No audio output on iPhone devices (widespread and persistent)
- Audio stops working after first game or extended inactivity
- Sound incompatible with iPhone silent/mute switch (design flaw)
- Audio only functions with Bluetooth speakers on some iPhones
- App doesn't appear in phone settings on some devices
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- Timer acts sporadic and unreliable after recent updates
- Incompatibility with iPhone 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 11, 13 Pro, 14, XR
- Audio works on iPad but not on iPhone (device-specific issue)
- Audio broken after iOS updates (iOS 17.4.1, iOS 18)
- No sound on Android version despite working on other platforms
Requested features
12 requests- Allow sound to play in silent/mute mode like other apps
- Add more narrator voices and character variety
- Multiple different lines per narrator instead of repetitive phrases
- Dynamic music that intensifies as time runs out
- Background music during pauses or between rounds
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- Different narration for different game bosses/stages
- Personal best time tracking and win/loss ratio statistics
- Custom recording feature for personalized narration
- Full screen support for iPhone X and newer models
- Landscape mode optimization
- French, German, and Spanish narrator options
- Apple TV app version
Meeplr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Five Minute Dungeon Timer
No in-app purchases
Meeplr
No in-app purchases
Questions
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