Comparison

LabTimer vs Min & Sec Timer

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

Head to head
About

LabTimer

This app provides multiple configurable timers for various uses, from scientific experiments to everyday tasks like cooking and workouts. It features a clear display, customizable labels, and the ability to repeat count-down timers.

Highlights
  • Four configurable timers
  • Count-up and count-down modes
  • Large display and buttons
  • Customizable text labels
  • Repeat count-down functionality
  • Disables iPod sleep
Features
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LabTimer is a count-up and alarming count-down multi-timer. ***NEWS*** LabTimerPhD is now available. It has all the same functionality as LabTimer. If you like LabTimer, please consider picking up LabTimerPhD! I'll use the suggestions on LabTimerPhD for future changes. All updates will be applied to both applications. ***NEWS*** The look and feel of LabTimer is designed to emulate that of standard lab timers, providing quick access to count-down timers and repeat runs. LabTimer is not just good for the lab, though - it is also convenient for cooking, medication timing, working out, and child timeouts. LabTimer has the following features: - Four timers, individually configurable as count-up or alarming count-down - Large display and buttons - Display in Hours : Minutes : Seconds (limit above 1000 hours) - Customizable text labels for each timer - Small icons describing the state of all timers - Disables iPod sleep, keeping your timer running and visible - Designed to satisfy the lab needs of my molecular biologist wife Count-down timers each: - Display the projected finish time - Alarm for one minute - After the alarm, display the time elapsed since finish in red - Repeat the last count-down by: -- pressing clear while the timer is paused -- pressing start/stop twice after the timer has finished The iPhone currently prevents background processes, so LabTimer cannot alarm if the application is not running. However, the screen can be locked while the timers are running. The alarm also plays over and does not interrupt any playing music. While this will finally let you keep your noise-isolating headphones on during long incubations, please remember to experiment responsibly. There are many timers and stopwatches on the App Store, but they did not fulfill my (or my wife's) needs. We're now using LabTimer, and we hope you will too. LabTimer is free and will remain free. I've created LabTimerPhD, a pay app with identical features, if you'd like to contribute to future development. I haven't seen anyone else doing this and it seems like an interesting way of handling donations. :) Please let me know what you think and how LabTimer can be improved, either via a review or the e-mail address on the website. Thanks for looking!

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

Screenshots

LabTimer4 screens
Min & Sec Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Min & Sec Timer at 4.8 against LabTimer's 4.0. Min & Sec Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). LabTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (174 vs 13). On price, ads, monetization model 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. LabTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Min & Sec Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LabTimer has 174 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LabTimer versus Min & Sec Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabTimerMin & Sec Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (174 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings174 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer0x0cTomohisa Uchida

Customer experience

LabTimer

All ratings174 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.4%

Min & Sec Timer

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

Bugs and requests

LabTimer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • iPad notifications not displaying correctly
  • App fails to open on iPhone X with iOS 14.4
  • Alarm non-functional on iOS 5 in lock mode
  • No audio output on iOS 9.x
  • Timer stops when iPhone enters sleep mode (older versions)
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  • App incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

17 requests
  • Landscape orientation support (especially for iPad)
  • Keyboard/direct number input for faster time entry
  • Multiple selectable alarm sounds/tones
  • Ability to customize alarm volume independently
  • Countdown voice announcements
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  • Screen lock display of timer countdown
  • Millisecond/decimal second precision
  • Different alarm sounds for different timers
  • Visual alerts (screen flash) in addition to sound
  • Ability to decrease time values (not just increase)
  • Timer interaction/chaining (one timer starts another)
  • Configurable alarm duration
  • Days display option for very long timers
  • All timers visible on single screen
  • Ability to add notes to timers
  • Push notifications when app is closed
  • Recording custom alarm messages

Min & Sec Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LabTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Min & Sec Timer

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

Questions

Is LabTimer free?
LabTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Min & Sec Timer free?
Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer?
Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. LabTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer have ads?
Neither LabTimer nor Min & Sec Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer?
LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, and Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, LabTimer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Min & Sec Timer on September 18, 2026.

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