# Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer vs (Not Boring) Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer at none against (Not Boring) Timer's 10. Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer 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.

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer ships an update every 38 months, (Not Boring) Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer | (Not Boring) Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068/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 | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [G Sanghani](https://appshunter.io/developer/772995906) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068)

This utility app offers three essential tools: a buzzer for events, a stopwatch with lap timing, and a customizable timer with audible alerts. It's designed for ease of use in various scenarios.

**Highlights:** Multiple buzzer sounds for events, Stopwatch with lap timing, Customizable timer with minute/hour input, Automatic time conversion, End-of-timer beep alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### (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 Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer free?

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer or (Not Boring) Timer?

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

### Do Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer or (Not Boring) Timer have ads?

Neither Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer nor (Not Boring) Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer or (Not Boring) Timer?

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer ships an update every 38 months, and (Not Boring) Timer monthly. Most recently, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and (Not Boring) Timer on September 29, 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.*