# (Not Boring) Timer vs Voice Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: (Not Boring) Timer at 68% against Voice Countdown Timer's 0%. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Voice Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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. Voice Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

(Not Boring) Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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 point the same way: 68% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Voice Countdown Timer's.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Voice Countdown Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Voice Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 217 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.8.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) |

## 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


### Voice Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-countdown-timer/id6502920911)

This utility app provides an automated countdown timer with voice prompts. It supports English and Japanese languages and offers adjustable volume settings, including an option to increase volume as time decreases.

**Highlights:** Automated voice countdown, Adjustable volume control, Volume increases with decreasing time, English and Japanese language support

**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 Voice Countdown Timer free?

Voice Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or Voice Countdown Timer?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Voice Countdown Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or Voice Countdown Timer have ads?

Voice Countdown Timer shows ads; (Not Boring) Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or Voice Countdown Timer?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Voice Countdown Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Voice Countdown Timer on August 2, 2026.

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