Comparison

PiTimer vs Minimum Timer

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

Head to head
About

PiTimer

This app offers a clear, visual countdown timer. It's ideal for situations requiring a visual representation of remaining time, particularly helpful for managing children's activities at home or in educational settings.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation
  • Simple countdown timer
  • Useful for children
  • Clean interface
  • Ideal for home and class
Features
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PiTimer is a clean and simple visual timer. It is useful for any situation where you want a visual representation of time remaining. This is especially useful for timing children at home or in class.

About

Minimum Timer

Features
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This digital timer features a simple, unadorned, and serene design. It is ideal for concentrating on study or work and has the minimum necessary functions. // How to operate // - Tap the remaining time display on the timer to switch to setting mode. - Press the triangle marks above and below the time display to set the remaining time on the timer. - Tap on an empty area of the screen to exit setting mode and start the timer. // Other Functions // - The timer time can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes in increments of 1 minute. - The alarm tone can be selected from 78 different tones. Touch the tone name or the tool button on the right to move to the selection screen. - Tap the bell icon to turn the alarm ON/OFF. - Tap the seconds display while the timer is in progress to toggle the seconds display on and off. However, the seconds display will appear when there is less than one minute remaining, even if the seconds display is hidden. - Tap the seconds display during setting to toggle the seconds setting in increments of 10 seconds. - If you switch to setting mode while the timer is in progress or after it has ended, the set time will be displayed in the lower right corner. Tap this to immediately repeat with the previous timer setting. - The current time display in the lower left corner can be switched to "12 hours," "24 hours," or "not displayed" by tapping it. - The display of the remaining time on the timer can be moved up, down, left, or right with a finger. - Vertical and horizontal screen rotation is supported. - The text size can be adjusted in steps by pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X". - Tap the color icon in the setting mode to select from 10 background colors. These are the operations and main functions of this digital timer. Please use this simple yet functional timer for more efficient time management.

Screenshots

PiTimer3 screens
Minimum Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PiTimer at none against Minimum Timer's shown. Minimum Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. PiTimer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Minimum Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiTimer ships an update every 5 months, Minimum Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PiTimer versus Minimum Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiTimerMinimum Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DescalzoMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PiTimer

One-time6
  • Chocolate Bar$0.99
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Doughnut$2.99
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  • Coffee-themed Beverage$4.99
  • Bag of Coffee$14.99
  • Sack of Coffee$29.99
1 purchases

Minimum Timer

One-time1
  • Minimum Timer with no ads$0.99

Questions

Is PiTimer free?
PiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimum Timer free?
Minimum Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PiTimer or Minimum Timer have ads?
Minimum Timer shows ads; PiTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PiTimer or Minimum Timer?
PiTimer ships an update every 5 months, and Minimum Timer every 2 months. Most recently, PiTimer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Minimum Timer on September 24, 2026.

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