Comparison

Min & Sec Timer vs About Timers

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

Head to head
About

Min & Sec Timer

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Minute/second timer
  • Multiple timer support
  • Add, edit, and delete timers
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Timer labels
  • Lap timer functionality
  • Dark and light modes
Features
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For example, if you set multiple timers for a recipe such as 5 minutes on low heat or 10 minutes on medium heat, you can use it as a kitchen timer. Key Features - Minute/second timer - Multiple timer - Add timer - Edit timer - Delete timer - Change alarm sound - Add labels to timer - Lap timer - Dark mode and light mode

About

About Timers

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

Highlights
  • Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Completion notifications
  • Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow)
  • Reliable background operation
Features
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TIMERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL About Timers is the most visually stunning way to run multiple timers and stopwatches on iPhone and iPad. Born in the kitchen — where managing multiple things at once is the difference between a great meal and a burnt one — but at home everywhere you need precise timing. MULTIPLE TIMERS, ALL AT ONCE Run as many timers as you need, simultaneously. Every timer is a visual tile with vibrant gradients, a glowing progress ring, and ambient light that pulses as it counts down. Pasta, sauce, vegetables — all on screen at the same time, each with its own alarm sound and repeat alerts. STOPWATCHES WITH SPLIT TRACKING Track laps, rounds, and splits with millisecond precision. Set a target time for each split — the app shows you instantly whether you were faster or slower, in green or red. Ideal for workouts, coaching, board games, or any activity where every second counts. DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO iOS • Home screen widgets in small, medium, and large • Lock screen widgets — circular progress and rectangular countdown • Time-sensitive notifications that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Dozens of color themes and gradient palettes: rainbow, gold, nova, and more. Choose your shape — circle, squircle, or rectangle. Ambient glow effects in gradient or solid styles. 15 custom app icons to match your home screen. This is what a timer app looks like when design actually matters. ABOUT TIMERS PRO Upgrade to unlock unlimited timers and stopwatches, lock screen widgets, Focus Mode (hide stopped timers for a cleaner view), alternative app icons, and every new theme added in future updates. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time purchase. Privacy: https://www.abouttimers.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.abouttimers.com/eula.html

Screenshots

Min & Sec Timer4 screens
About Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Min & Sec Timer at none against About Timers's shown. Min & Sec Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). About Timers's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Min & Sec Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 61 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Min & Sec Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, About Timers fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Min & Sec Timer versus About Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMin & Sec TimerAbout Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1361 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohisa UchidaGertjan.com

Customer experience

Min & Sec Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

About Timers

All ratings61 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Min & Sec Timer

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlimited Alarm$1.99
3 purchases

About Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is Min & Sec Timer free?
Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is About Timers free?
About Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Min & Sec Timer or About Timers?
Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while About Timers averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.
Do Min & Sec Timer or About Timers have ads?
About Timers shows ads; Min & Sec Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Min & Sec Timer or About Timers?
Min & Sec Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, Min & Sec Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and About Timers on November 3, 2026.

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