# (Not Boring) Timer vs Countify

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.

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.

(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.

(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.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Countify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countify-countdown-widget/id6502294858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## 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


### Countify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countify-countdown-widget/id6502294858)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*