# MinimalLauncher vs (Not Boring) Timer

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Timer at 4.8 against MinimalLauncher's 1.0. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). MinimalLauncher's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MinimalLauncher sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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 1.0. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

MinimalLauncher ships an update fortnightly, (Not Boring) Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MinimalLauncher | (Not Boring) Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimallauncher/id1501076764/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akihiro Usui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387267485) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### MinimalLauncher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimallauncher/id1501076764)

This app offers a streamlined way to launch applications by displaying only their names, eliminating the need for icon grids and scrolling. It allows for extensive customization of app name appearance and offers advanced features like clipboard integration and URL scheme support.

**Highlights:** App names displayed instead of icons, Customizable app name colors, Insert line breaks and separators, Clipboard content display and URL setting, Change app icons, Home widget support, URL scheme support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Restriction Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $3.99 | 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 MinimalLauncher free?

MinimalLauncher 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, MinimalLauncher or (Not Boring) Timer?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. MinimalLauncher averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

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

MinimalLauncher shows ads; (Not Boring) Timer does not.

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

MinimalLauncher ships an update fortnightly, and (Not Boring) Timer monthly. Most recently, MinimalLauncher was updated on September 25, 2026 and (Not Boring) Timer on September 24, 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.*