Comparison

Flip Timer & stopwatch vs Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flip Timer & stopwatch

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen digital timer
  • Flip animation for time visualization
  • Countdown timer
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Customizable reminder sounds
  • Background sound options
  • Keep screen on for progress viewing
Features
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Flip Timer, A full-screen digital timer. Countdown, flip animation allows you to feel the passage of time; Stopwatch, record your sport, fitness, work, study and so on. - Swipe up or slide down to set the countdown duration - you can set up timed reminder sound - Focus on the work, you can set the background sound, so you immersed them. - Keep the screen on, You can view the progress of time at any time

About

Timer

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

Highlights
  • Easy timer setting
  • Customizable presets
  • Adjustable alarm volume
  • Ambient ticking sound option
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible subscription options
Features
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Meet Minimal Timer, your perfect companion for all your timing needs. This easy-to-use timer app helps you stay focused and manage your time well, whether you're working, studying, cooking, or just need a gentle reminder. We've designed it to be simple and helpful, so you can do more with less fuss. Set Timers with Ease: With Minimal Timer, setting a timer is straightforward and quick. You can easily set your desired duration in minutes or hours using the clear, easy-to-use keypad interface. Simply type in the time you need, and you're ready to go. If you often use the same times, you'll also love our selection of handy presets that get you started quickly. Or, if you need something specific, you can customize your own timers to fit any activity. Minimal Timer is built to be flexible for your everyday life. Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used timer durations. Whether it's for a 25-minute focus session, a 7-minute workout, or a 30-minute cooking reminder, you can set it once and use it again and again with just a tap. This makes starting your favorite timers super quick and easy. Custom Alarm Volume: Adjust your alarm sound to be just right for any situation. Whether you need a loud reminder to get your attention or a quiet chime that won't disturb others, you're in control. This means your timer will always alert you exactly how you want it to. Ambient Ticking Sound: If you like to feel time passing, you can turn on an optional, gentle ticking sound. This subtle feature can help you stay aware of the duration and maintain your focus, creating a calm and productive environment without being distracting. Widgets: Keep an eye on your timers right from your home screen. Our handy widgets let you see your active timers at a glance, so you're always updated on your progress without needing to open the app. It's a convenient way to stay on track throughout your day. Subscription & Cancellation: Enjoy flexible subscription options for premium features. Your payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm your purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you start with a free trial, it will switch to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial is over. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple account settings. Ready to make managing your time a breeze? Minimal Timer is designed for everyone, with a clean look and straightforward features that just work. Give it a try today and enjoy the convenience of a reliable and simple timer tool! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2b99efd494008031afe9f5cc09712f48 https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2b79efd4940080e1b734f1af1d853ddb

Screenshots

Flip Timer & stopwatch4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flip Timer & stopwatch and Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's. Flip Timer & stopwatch also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 442). Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flip Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K ratings behind it against 442, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flip Timer & stopwatch versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip Timer & stopwatchTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better4.4 (442 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better442
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俐 马Studio 1J, LLC

Customer experience

Flip Timer & stopwatch

All ratings7,580 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative23.2%

Timer

All ratings442 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative77.1%

User reviews

Flip Timer & stopwatch

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward design
  • 🚀 Large, easy-to-read display
  • 💡 Unique flipping timer interface
  • 🕰 Remembers previous time settings
  • 👍 Works well for classroom/productivity use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer sometimes skips seconds or doesn't work accurately
  • 💰 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
  • 🔒 Paid features should be included in free version
  • 🔋 Timer stops working when device is locked or app is in background

Timer

From 442 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Minimal and simple design
  • 👍 Great for meditation timers
  • 👍 Custom volume feature
  • 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
  • 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

Room to improve

  • 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
  • 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
  • 💸 Predatory pricing model
  • 💸 No free version for basic use
  • 💸 App is too expensive

Bugs and requests

Flip Timer & stopwatch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer randomly stops counting down
  • Unable to stop/reset timer once started
  • Ads prevent user from interacting with timer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to set timer in hours/minutes/seconds
  • Implement repeat/loop functionality for timer
  • Allow custom alarm/notification sounds
  • Improve landscape mode support

Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App swirls for over a minute before loading
  • No widgets found after paying for subscription
  • Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow limited access to try before subscribing
  • Add an option to control the timer from the widget
  • Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
  • Add a 24-hour timer option

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flip Timer & stopwatch

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • All the skins$0.99
  • Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year

Questions

Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?
Flip Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer?
Flip Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Flip Timer & stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.
Do Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer have ads?
Flip Timer & stopwatch shows ads; Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer?
Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Flip Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timer on September 21, 2026.

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