# (Not Boring) Timer vs Make Time App

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Timer at 4.8 against Make Time App's 4.0. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). Make Time App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Make Time App asks for nothing beyond the download.

(Not Boring) Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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 68% and 69% positive.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Make Time App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Make Time App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-time-app/id1535796091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Make Time LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535796093) |

## What reviewers say

### (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


### Make Time App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-time-app/id1535796091)

This app helps you create more time for what truly matters by shifting your focus from endless to-dos to meaningful activities. It guides you through choosing a daily highlight, minimizing distractions, and reflecting on your day for a more joyful and focused experience.

**Highlights:** Choose a daily highlight, Tweak devices for laser focus, Use integrated Time Timer, Beat distraction tactics, Reflect on your day, Connect calendar, Daily reminders

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

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

### Is Make Time App free?

Make Time App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Make Time App?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Make Time App averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Make Time App have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Make Time App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Make Time App?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Make Time App every 7 months. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Make Time App on October 5, 2026.

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