# (Not Boring) Timer vs MiniFolder App Folder Launcher

The clearest difference is ads: (Not Boring) Timer at none against MiniFolder App Folder Launcher's shown. (Not Boring) Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 110). MiniFolder App Folder Launcher's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 MiniFolder App Folder Launcher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for (Not Boring) Timer against 4.7 for MiniFolder App Folder Launcher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Timer has 2.8K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of (Not Boring) Timer's written reviews are positive against 76% of MiniFolder App Folder Launcher's.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, MiniFolder App Folder Launcher weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | MiniFolder App Folder Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews)** | [4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifolder-app-folder-launcher/id6755077053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 217 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Sunghyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851774589) |

## 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


### MiniFolder App Folder Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minifolder-app-folder-launcher/id6755077053)

Organize your favorite applications into custom folders and launch them instantly from your Home Screen using widgets. This utility automatically scans your installed apps and allows for icon customization for a tidier, faster app launching experience.

**Highlights:** Organize apps into folders, Launch apps from Home Screen widgets, Automatic installed app scanning, Customizable folder icons, App Store search integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

(Not Boring) Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MiniFolder App Folder Launcher free?

MiniFolder App Folder Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Timer or MiniFolder App Folder Launcher?

(Not Boring) Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MiniFolder App Folder Launcher averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Timer or MiniFolder App Folder Launcher have ads?

MiniFolder App Folder Launcher shows ads; (Not Boring) Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Timer or MiniFolder App Folder Launcher?

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and MiniFolder App Folder Launcher weekly. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and MiniFolder App Folder Launcher on October 24, 2026.

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