# (Not Boring) Timer vs Turn Timer for Board Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Turn Timer for Board Games at none against (Not Boring) Timer's 10. Turn Timer for Board Games also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 5). 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. Turn Timer for Board Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Turn Timer for Board Games 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Turn Timer for Board Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Turn Timer for Board Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-timer-for-board-games/id6472882122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [ByteBrew LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323479618) |

## 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


### Turn Timer for Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-timer-for-board-games/id6472882122)

This app helps manage turn times for board games like Rummikub, Catan, and Monopoly. It allows customizable player names and turn limits, with visual and audio cues for countdowns and timeouts. Enjoy fairer and more engaging game nights.

**Highlights:** Unlimited player count with editable names, Customizable turn time limits, Randomized first player selection, Visual player color assignment, 10-second countdown warning, Sound alerts for countdown and timeout, Pause timer option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Turn Timer for Board Games free?

Turn Timer for Board Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Turn Timer for Board Games?

Turn Timer for Board Games is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Turn Timer for Board Games averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Turn Timer for Board Games have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Turn Timer for Board Games shows ads.

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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.*