Comparison

Timer vs beep! Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Easy timer setting
  • Customizable presets
  • Adjustable alarm volume
  • Ambient ticking sound option
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible subscription options
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Drag & Drop Timeline Editor
  • Customizable Intervals
  • Preset Routine Saves
  • Live Activity Support
  • Offline First Functionality
  • Exclusive Sound Library
Features
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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

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
beep! Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer versus beep! Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerbeep! Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (471 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings471 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1716.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio 1J, LLCShun 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

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year
6 purchases

beep! Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Plus+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plus+ Annually$14.991 Year
One-time4
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Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is beep! Interval Timer free?
beep! Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer or beep! Interval Timer?
beep! Interval Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while beep! Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Timer or beep! Interval Timer have ads?
beep! Interval Timer shows ads; Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or beep! Interval Timer?
Timer ships an update every 4 days, and beep! Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and beep! Interval Timer on November 4, 2026.

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