Comparison

Minimum Timer vs Reading Light Deluxe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Reading Light Deluxe

This app turns your phone screen into a customizable light source for reading in dim conditions. Adjust color, hue, brightness, and size to create your perfect reading ambiance without disturbing others. Enjoy an ad-free experience for uninterrupted reading.

Highlights
  • Customizable light color
  • Adjustable hue and brightness
  • Variable light size
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Low-light illumination
Features
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Reading Light Deluxe transforms your phone screen into a customizable light source, perfect for reading in low-light settings. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch or lying in bed, use your phone to illuminate your book without disturbing others. Easily adjust the light’s color, hue, brightness, and size to create your ideal reading environment—all ad-free for a seamless experience.

Screenshots

Minimum Timer3 screens
Reading Light Deluxe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Minimum Timer at Free against Reading Light Deluxe's $0.49. Reading Light Deluxe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Minimum Timer is free to download; Reading Light Deluxe costs $0.49 up front. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Light Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Minimum Timer versus Reading Light Deluxe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum TimerReading Light Deluxe
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiSAMUEL BOYLE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

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

Reading Light Deluxe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Light Deluxe free?
Reading Light Deluxe costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minimum Timer or Reading Light Deluxe have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; Reading Light Deluxe does not.

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