# (Not Boring) Timer vs PointKeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PointKeeper at none against (Not Boring) Timer's 10. PointKeeper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 3). On price, 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. PointKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

PointKeeper 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 PointKeeper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | PointKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/pointkeeper-simpletools/id6503224012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| 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


### PointKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointkeeper-simpletools/id6503224012)

Easily track scores for any game or sport without needing pen and paper. This app offers a user-friendly interface for casual matches, tournaments, or family fun, ensuring accurate and reliable scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** User-friendly score tracking, Supports various sports and games, Reliable score storage, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 PointKeeper free?

PointKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or PointKeeper have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor PointKeeper 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.*