Scott's Pomo Timer vs MinSec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scott's Pomo Timer
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One day build: Pomodoro timer Set timers (that run in the background) For 25 minutes(work timer), 15 minutes(long break) and 5 minutes(short break) What is a Pomodoro timer? "The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. " -Wikipedia
MinSec
Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.
- Set multiple timers
- Intuitive interface
- Pre-set timers for recurring tasks
- Manage timers without retyping
- Supports watch and iPhone
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This application allows you to set multiple timers and is intuitive and easy to use. If you set timers in advance for training intervals, cooking, etc., you can manage timers without having to retype them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scott's Pomo Timer at none against MinSec's 2. Scott's Pomo Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). MinSec's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scott's Pomo Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scott's Pomo Timer ships an update every 11 months, MinSec every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scott's Pomo Timer | MinSec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Harrison | Tomohisa Uchida |
In-app purchases
Scott's Pomo Timer
No in-app purchases
MinSec
- Unlimited Alarm$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
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