Comparison

Minimum Timer vs TemperatureHue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Minimum Timer

Features
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This digital timer features a simple, unadorned, and serene design. It is ideal for concentrating on study or work and has the minimum necessary functions. // How to operate // - Tap the remaining time display on the timer to switch to setting mode. - Press the triangle marks above and below the time display to set the remaining time on the timer. - Tap on an empty area of the screen to exit setting mode and start the timer. // Other Functions // - The timer time can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute. - The alarm tone can be selected from 78 different tones. Touch the tone name or the tool button on the right to move to the selection screen. - Tap the bell icon to turn the alarm ON/OFF. - Tap the seconds display while the timer is in progress to toggle the seconds display on and off. However, the seconds display will appear when there is less than one minute remaining, even if the seconds display is hidden. - Tap the seconds display during setting to toggle the seconds setting in increments of 10 seconds. - If you switch to setting mode while the timer is in progress or after it has ended, the set time will be displayed in the lower right corner. Tap this to immediately repeat with the previous timer setting. - The current time display in the lower left corner can be switched to "12 hours," "24 hours," or "not displayed" by tapping it. - The display of the remaining time on the timer can be moved up, down, left, or right with a finger. - Vertical and horizontal screen rotation is supported. - The text size can be adjusted in steps by pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X". - Tap the color icon in the setting mode to select from 10 background colors. These are the operations and main functions of this digital timer. Please use this simple yet functional timer for more efficient time management.

About

TemperatureHue

Features
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Monitor the temperature readings from your movement sensors! In order to use the app, you need to be connected to the same WiFi network as your bridge. The app does not collect any personal data. No ads are displayed and no ad-trackers are used.

Screenshots

Minimum Timer3 screens
TemperatureHue2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TemperatureHue at none against Minimum Timer's 1. TemperatureHue also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minimum Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TemperatureHue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, TemperatureHue every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Minimum Timer versus TemperatureHue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum TimerTemperatureHue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.3
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiErlend BΓΆe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99
None

TemperatureHue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TemperatureHue free?
TemperatureHue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minimum Timer or TemperatureHue have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; TemperatureHue does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Timer or TemperatureHue?
Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, and TemperatureHue every 8 months. Most recently, Minimum Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and TemperatureHue on September 10, 2026.

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