# ABTimers vs (Not Boring) Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABTimers at 100% against (Not Boring) Timer's 68%. ABTimers also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABTimers 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.

(Not Boring) Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Timer has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ABTimers's written reviews are positive against 68% of (Not Boring) Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ABTimers ships an update every 56 months, (Not Boring) Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABTimers | (Not Boring) Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abtimers-multiple-timers/id1260682744/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICNC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051590179) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### ABTimers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abtimers-multiple-timers/id1260682744)

This utility app offers multiple customizable timers designed to assist with various tasks, including gaming. It features advanced options like adjustable running times, auto-looping, and silent modes, with iCloud sync for cross-device use.

**Highlights:** Restart timers without leaving games, Set quiet times, Adjust running timer, Auto-looping timers, iCloud Sync, Send timers to other devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABTimers Remove Ads | $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 ABTimers free?

ABTimers 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, ABTimers or (Not Boring) Timer?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. ABTimers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do ABTimers or (Not Boring) Timer have ads?

Neither ABTimers nor (Not Boring) Timer shows ads.

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

ABTimers ships an update every 56 months, and (Not Boring) Timer monthly. Most recently, ABTimers was updated on October 8, 2026 and (Not Boring) Timer on October 15, 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.*