# (Not Boring) Timer vs Countdown & Interval Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown & Interval Timer at every 5 days against (Not Boring) Timer's monthly. Countdown & Interval Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). 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 Countdown & Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown & Interval Timer 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 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Countdown & Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-interval-timer/id6759101882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 217 MB | 94 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) | [Tingogo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689008236) |

## 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


### Countdown & Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-interval-timer/id6759101882)

This app offers a versatile timer for various tasks, including focus sessions, training intervals, and everyday countdowns. Customize timers, run multiple simultaneously, and monitor progress with home screen widgets and live activities. Sync across devices via iCloud and enjoy a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer types (Pomodoro, Interval, Step), Customizable countdowns, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Home screen widgets and Live Activities, iCloud sync across devices, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown & Interval Timer free?

Countdown & Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown & Interval Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Countdown & Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Countdown & Interval Timer shows ads.

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

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Countdown & Interval Timer on October 28, 2026.

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