Comparison

Minimum Timer vs CTF Mobile Manager

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

CTF Mobile Manager

Features
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CTF Mobile Manager (CTF‑MM) is a streamlined iOS companion for CTFd organizers and administrators. Monitor your event in real time and make updates quickly—whether you’re on-site or away from your laptop. What you can do: Manage challenges and key settings Manage flags (static and regex) and case sensitivity where supported Find users and award points Review teams, submissions, and live scoreboard standings Secure sign-in with credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, with optional biometric unlock CTF‑MM connects only to the CTFd instance you configure and is designed for fast, practical access during live events.

Screenshots

Minimum Timer3 screens
CTF Mobile Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTF Mobile Manager at none against Minimum Timer's 1. CTF Mobile Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minimum Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minimum Timer versus CTF Mobile Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum TimerCTF Mobile Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiJAIME CESAR ACOSTA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

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

CTF Mobile Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTF Mobile Manager free?
CTF Mobile Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minimum Timer or CTF Mobile Manager have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; CTF Mobile Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Timer or CTF Mobile Manager?
Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, and CTF Mobile Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Minimum Timer was updated on September 8, 2026 and CTF Mobile Manager on September 21, 2026.

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