Timer vs Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.
- Easy timer setting
- Customizable presets
- Adjustable alarm volume
- Ambient ticking sound option
- Home screen widgets
- Flexible subscription options
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Meet Minimal Timer, your perfect companion for all your timing needs. This easy-to-use timer app helps you stay focused and manage your time well, whether you're working, studying, cooking, or just need a gentle reminder. We've designed it to be simple and helpful, so you can do more with less fuss. Set Timers with Ease: With Minimal Timer, setting a timer is straightforward and quick. You can easily set your desired duration in minutes or hours using the clear, easy-to-use keypad interface. Simply type in the time you need, and you're ready to go. If you often use the same times, you'll also love our selection of handy presets that get you started quickly. Or, if you need something specific, you can customize your own timers to fit any activity. Minimal Timer is built to be flexible for your everyday life. Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used timer durations. Whether it's for a 25-minute focus session, a 7-minute workout, or a 30-minute cooking reminder, you can set it once and use it again and again with just a tap. This makes starting your favorite timers super quick and easy. Custom Alarm Volume: Adjust your alarm sound to be just right for any situation. Whether you need a loud reminder to get your attention or a quiet chime that won't disturb others, you're in control. This means your timer will always alert you exactly how you want it to. Ambient Ticking Sound: If you like to feel time passing, you can turn on an optional, gentle ticking sound. This subtle feature can help you stay aware of the duration and maintain your focus, creating a calm and productive environment without being distracting. Widgets: Keep an eye on your timers right from your home screen. Our handy widgets let you see your active timers at a glance, so you're always updated on your progress without needing to open the app. It's a convenient way to stay on track throughout your day. Subscription & Cancellation: Enjoy flexible subscription options for premium features. Your payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm your purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you start with a free trial, it will switch to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial is over. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple account settings. Ready to make managing your time a breeze? Minimal Timer is designed for everyone, with a clean look and straightforward features that just work. Give it a try today and enjoy the convenience of a reliable and simple timer tool! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2b99efd494008031afe9f5cc09712f48 https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2b79efd4940080e1b734f1af1d853ddb
Timers
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with this intuitive timer application. Create, label, and reuse custom timers for everyday activities like cooking, exercise, or meditation. Enjoy a variety of alarm sounds to suit your preferences.
- Run multiple timers simultaneously
- Label and reuse custom timers
- Variety of alarm sounds
- Easy multitasking for daily tasks
- Efficient time management
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Introducing our timer app – your go-to for easy multitasking. Create and reuse timers simultaneously for various activities like brewing tea, boiling eggs, doing laundry, or practicing meditation. Features: Run Multiple Timers: Handle different tasks at once effortlessly. Label and Reuse: Personalize timers for your routine. Alarm Sounds: Choose from various alert options. Simplify your tasks – download the app now for efficient time management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timers at none against Timer's 5. Timers also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (471 vs 54). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 471 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Timer ships an update every 4 days, Timers monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Timer | Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (471 ratings) | 4.7 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 471 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio 1J, LLC | Tue Nguyen Minh |
Customer experience
Timer
Timers
Bugs and requests
Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing
Requested features
4 requests- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option
Timers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timer
- Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year
Timers
No in-app purchases









