# Timer vs Folio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Folio at none against Timer's 5. Folio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Timer's advantage is ratings volume (470 vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 470 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update every 4 days, Folio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-workspace/id6755920080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **470** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) | [Amrit Devarasetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857035446) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-workspace/id6755920080)

Streamline task management and team collaboration with this intuitive productivity solution. Organize projects, communicate in real-time, and manage events efficiently, all without enterprise-level complexity or cost. Designed for small teams, clubs, and groups.

**Highlights:** Intuitive task creation and organization, Real-time team messaging and channels, File sharing and organized workspaces, Smart event scheduling with conflict detection, NFC and QR code check-ins for events, Cross-platform compatibility (iOS and web)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Folio free?

Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Folio?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while Folio averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Timer or Folio have ads?

Neither Timer nor Folio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Folio?

Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Folio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Folio on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*