# Break Timer vs Minimalistic Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is price: Minimalistic Countdown Timer at Free against Break Timer's $3.69. Minimalistic Countdown Timer also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Break Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Minimalistic Countdown Timer is free to download; Break Timer costs $3.69 up front. Minimalistic Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Break Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Break Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimalistic Countdown Timer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Break Timer's written reviews are positive against 72% of Minimalistic Countdown Timer's.

Break Timer ships an update every 2 months, Minimalistic Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break Timer | Minimalistic Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.69 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer-disable-ads/id541428457/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-countdown-timer/id612374149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 23 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Igor Donkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/612374152) |

## What reviewers say

### Break Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer-disable-ads/id541428457)

This productivity tool uses a cute tiger character to signal work and break intervals with alarms. Set custom durations for focused work sessions and rejuvenating breaks to enhance efficiency.

**Highlights:** Customizable work/break intervals, Alarm notifications, Cute tiger character guide, Ad-free experience, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Minimalistic Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-countdown-timer/id612374149)

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to set countdown timers with customizable options. It features large, visible numbers, optional sounds, and extended time tracking for presentations and practice. Its minimalist design ensures easy use and a clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Easy swipe and tap time setting, Autorestart, Count Down, Count Up, Extended time tracking, Optional sounds and loud ringer, Minute or Unit based counting, Large, highly visible numbers, Ignorable timeout screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break Timer free?

Break Timer costs $3.69, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Minimalistic Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Break Timer or Minimalistic Countdown Timer?

Break Timer is rated higher. Break Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Minimalistic Countdown Timer averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Break Timer or Minimalistic Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Break Timer nor Minimalistic Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Break Timer or Minimalistic Countdown Timer?

Break Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Minimalistic Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Break Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Minimalistic Countdown Timer on September 21, 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.*