Comparison

(Not Boring) Timer vs Countify

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

Head to head
About

(Not Boring) Timer

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
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"Just astonishingly fun." — John Gruber A BETTER EVERYDAY TIMER I dreamt of a timer I could use every day that would simplify time and make the most of every moment it counted. Inspired by the simple egg timer, Timer more honestly represents time as a single dimension. No hours or seconds—just minutes. There's nowhere to get lost. Scroll to set. Tap to start. Get back to life. STOPWATCH & OVERSHOOT When time expires, it doesn't stop at 0. Timer flips and begins to count up. This turns out to be pretty useful if you missed the alarm and don't know how much time has elapsed or if you cook and just need another minute without the hassle of setting another timer. Or scroll down to 0, tap, and it becomes a stopwatch ready to measure any length of time. PLAYS LIKE A GAME, WORKS LIKE AN APP Next generation user interface designed and built in 3D with animation and sounds inspired by video games. BIG & READABLE Time you can read from across the room. Optional setting to keep your screen on during countdowns. SKINS Skins change the whole look and feel of the app. New skins and collaborations every season so you can keep it fresh. WIDGETS Drop a custom timer on your home screen for fast, one tap access to daily timers for coffee brewing, workouts, and other daily routines. SUPER!BORING Become a Super!Boring member and get all 5 Not Boring apps + skins + extras. We are 100% member-supported. No ads, no data gathering, no tracking. Just beautiful apps that make everyday life a little less boring. Plans: https://andy.works/plans Support: https://andy.works/support

About

Countify

This app helps you track upcoming events and social media growth with customizable countdowns and interactive widgets. Stay connected to your milestones and share the excitement with others.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdowns for events
  • Social media follower tracking
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Event reminders and notifications
  • Shareable countdowns
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Introducing Countify - your dynamic countdown and social media tracking app designed to enhance anticipation and keep you connected to every significant moment and milestone in your life. From personal events to social media growth, Countify offers a rich, engaging experience. Features: * Custom Countdowns: Create stunning countdowns for events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Customize themes and colors to reflect the excitement of each occasion. * Social Media Tracking: Stay updated with your Instagram follower count and YouTube subscriber growth directly from the app. Celebrate every new follower and subscriber. * Interactive Widgets: Place widgets on your home screen to keep your upcoming events and social media stats at your fingertips. * Share the Excitement: Share your countdowns and social media milestones with friends and family to increase the excitement. * Event Reminders: Set reminders for your events and get notifications to never miss a moment. * Dark Mode: Opt for a sleek, eye-friendly dark mode for nighttime app usage. Whether you’re counting down to a special day or celebrating every new follower and subscriber, Countify is here to ensure you don’t miss a beat.

Screenshots

(Not Boring) Timer4 screens
Countify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Timer at 4.8 against Countify's 2.7. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 6). Countify's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. (Not Boring) Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Countify sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

(Not Boring) Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Timer has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 40% of Countify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Countify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
(Not Boring) Timer versus Countify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(Not Boring) TimerCountify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNot Boring Software LLCNiels van Straaten

Customer experience

(Not Boring) Timer

All ratings2,648 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative21.4%

Countify

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

(Not Boring) Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Widget doesn't always start the timer correctly
  • Sound doesn't work when phone is on silent mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Countify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

(Not Boring) Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Super !Boring Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Super !Boring Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Andy Skin$4.99
  • Chroma Skin$4.99
  • Monsters Skin$4.99
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  • Opal Skin$9.99
  • Karat Skin$9.99
  • Cedar Skin$9.99
  • !Timer Plus Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Countify

One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$1.99
  • Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is (Not Boring) Timer free?
(Not Boring) Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countify free?
Countify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Countify?
(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Countify averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do (Not Boring) Timer or Countify have ads?
Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Countify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Countify?
(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Countify every 2 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countify on September 19, 2026.

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