TimerZ vs Min & Sec Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimerZ
This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.
- Multiple simultaneous timers
- Background operation
- Customizable alarms and sounds
- Timer chaining and looping
- Activity history logging
- Dropbox integration
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Why did we create another timer app when there are already dozens in the App Store? Because “Timer Z is the Last Timer You’ll Ever Need”! It's simple to use yet full featured. For example, you can easily set a timer to give a 15 seconds warning before another alarming at 1 minute mark. Some unique features of Timer Z are: - A simple count down timer can be set and started with just 3 taps - Multiple timers can be set and can run simultaneously - The timer will fire even if the Timer Z app is running in the background - Each timer can be named and set to expire after a time interval, or at a specific point in time like an alarm - While a timer is running, it can show remaining time or elapsed time since start, either in full hour/min/sec or just seconds - Background graphics shows the percent of time remaining - A running timer can be paused and resumed to continue where it left off - When a timer expires, there is a choice of alarm sounds, vibration, or no sound at all - Optionally the alarm can continue to sound until acknowledged - Upon expiration, a timer can start another timer, including itself in a loop - Timer activity history is saved and can be emailed, great for record keeping - Timer data can be saved and loaded from a linked Dropbox account Whether you’re looking for a simple timer, or one with all the bells-and-whistles, Timer Z is the best choice! NOTE: this version is limited to 2 timers. Use the convenient in-app purchase of Pro feature to add an unlimited number of timers, and eliminate all advertisements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Minute/second timer
- Multiple timer support
- Add, edit, and delete timers
- Customizable alarm sounds
- Timer labels
- Lap timer functionality
- Dark and light modes
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Min & Sec Timer at free against TimerZ's free with in-app purchases. Min & Sec Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TimerZ against 4.8 for Min & Sec Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 13 respectively.
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimerZ | Min & Sec Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squawk Studio, LLC | Tomohisa Uchida |
Customer experience
TimerZ
Min & Sec Timer
In-app purchases
TimerZ
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Timer Z Pro$4.99
Min & Sec Timer
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlimited Alarm$1.99









