Timer vs beep! Interval Timer
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
beep! Interval Timer
This app helps you manage your time effectively for various activities, from workouts to focused work sessions. It offers a customizable interval timer with a drag-and-drop editor, allowing you to create and save custom routines. Enjoy offline functionality and a unique sound library for non-intrusive alerts.
- Drag & Drop Timeline Editor
- Customizable Intervals
- Preset Routine Saves
- Live Activity Support
- Offline First Functionality
- Exclusive Sound Library
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Keep your time on beep! – whether you're working, exercising, or winding down. ⏳ Make Every Second Chime ◇ HIGHLIGHT ▸ Workflow Metronome – Keep tasks & workouts perfectly timed ▸ Time-boxing – No more slack, just focused progress ▸ Highly Customizable – From HIIT, Pomodoro to meditation, tailor every second ◇ KEY FEATURES • Drag & Drop Timeline Editor – Build and schedule interval stacks easily • Repeat Groups – Loop rounds effortlessly • Preset Saves – Store common routines for quick starts • Live Activity (require iOS 16+) – View progress on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island • Offline First – No internet? No problem • Picture-in-Picture – Toggle on-screen timer for active session • Exclusive Sound Library – Non-Intrusive alert tones blend smoothly with your music • Zero Logins – No accounts needed ◇ USE CASES • CrossFit & HIIT – Crush workouts with precision intervals • Yoga & Meditation – Seamless transitions between poses & breaths • Pomodoro & Deep Work – Laser-focused sessions, no distractions • Time Blocking – Structure your day like a pro • Digital Cuckoo Clock – Gentle alerts every 60 mins (or any interval) Never miss a beat. Download and setup your beep! session now
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: beep! Interval Timer at 5.0 against Timer's 4.4. beep! Interval Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and beep! Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
beep! Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 471 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Timer ships an update every 4 days, beep! Interval Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | beep! Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (471 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 471 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Studio 1J, LLC | Shun Lo |
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
beep! Interval Timer
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
beep! Interval Timer
- Plus+ Monthly$1.991 Month
- Plus+ Annually$14.991 Year
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Questions
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