# (Not Boring) Timer vs Better Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better Timer at none against (Not Boring) Timer's 10. Better Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). (Not Boring) Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). 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. Better Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Better 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 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Better Timer's.

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, Better Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Timer | Better Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880636739) |

## 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


### Better Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043)

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously and build repeating routines. Customize each timer with colors, icons, and sounds. Start timers from Control Center or Siri without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Build repeating routines, Customize timers with colors and sounds, Start timers from Control Center and Siri, Background timer support, Cute pastel design

**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 Better Timer free?

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

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

Better Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Better Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither (Not Boring) Timer nor Better Timer shows ads.

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

(Not Boring) Timer ships an update monthly, and Better Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Better Timer on October 3, 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.*