Comparison

Minimum Timer vs Mirror Timer

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

Mirror Timer

Features
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Mirror Timer is a stopwatch and clock that shows normal and mirrored views together. Place your iPhone nearby at the gym or at home and read the time directly or in a mirror. Features • Large, readable stopwatch • Analog and digital clock faces • Normal and mirrored views shown together • Vertical and horizontal reflection modes • Optional screen auto-lock prevention while timing • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • One-time purchase to remove ads No account is required.

Screenshots

Minimum Timer3 screens
Mirror Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mirror Timer at every 6 days against Minimum Timer's every 2 months. Minimum Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mirror Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, Mirror Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Minimum Timer versus Mirror Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimum TimerMirror Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiReckona Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99
1 purchases

Mirror Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mirror Timer free?
Mirror Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimum Timer or Mirror Timer have ads?
Both Minimum Timer and Mirror Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimum Timer or Mirror Timer?
Minimum Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Mirror Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Minimum Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Mirror Timer on October 7, 2026.

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