# (Not Boring) Timer vs Tip Calculator Ultra

The clearest difference is price: (Not Boring) Timer at Free against Tip Calculator Ultra's $1.99. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). Tip Calculator Ultra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

(Not Boring) Timer is free to download; Tip Calculator Ultra costs $1.99 up front. (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Tip Calculator Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tip Calculator Ultra 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tip Calculator Ultra's.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Tip Calculator Ultra every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Tip Calculator Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-calculator-ultra/id6477365957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 217 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Asher Dipprey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729107414) |

## 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


### Tip Calculator Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-calculator-ultra/id6477365957)

Easily split bills with friends and calculate tips. This utility allows you to adjust tip percentages and see the total amount due. Streamline your group dining expenses.

**Highlights:** Split bills among friends, Choose tip percentage, View total bill amount, User-friendly interface, Premium experience

**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 Tip Calculator Ultra free?

Tip Calculator Ultra costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Tip Calculator Ultra?

Tip Calculator Ultra is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Tip Calculator Ultra averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Tip Calculator Ultra have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Tip Calculator Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Tip Calculator Ultra?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Tip Calculator Ultra every 3 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tip Calculator Ultra on October 10, 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.*