Comparison

Minimalistic Countdown Timer vs Intervals

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

Head to head
About

Minimalistic Countdown Timer

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
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**Large & Simple Countdown Timer** A clean, highly visible countdown timer designed for speeches, presentations, events, meetings, and workouts. Large numbers make it easy to read from a distance, while the minimalistic design keeps everything simple and distraction-free. **Free Version Includes:** • Large, clear numbers – visible from across the room • Extremely simple to use • Countdown and count-up modes • Clear "TIME'S UP!" screen • Timeout sound • Ad-free • Available in 10 languages – use it in your native language **Upgrade to PRO to unlock:** • Control the timer from another device on the same WiFi • Run timers up to 99 hours – ideal for long sessions • Dynamic color alerts (green → yellow → red) • Get visual and sound reminders to stay on track • Customize colors and timeout message • Add a label above the timer • Overtime tracking to see how much extra time you used • No upgrade popups Perfect for speakers, trainers, teachers, event organizers, and anyone who needs a reliable and visible timer. Download now and experience the simplest, most visible countdown timer available! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Intervals

Features
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Create custom, minimalist interval timers for any purpose: Whether you're timing workouts, meditation sessions, cooking, study blocks, or routines. **Build Interval Timer Programs** Create flexible programs with multiple blocks, each with its own name, duration, and color. Arrange them in any order, set repeat counts, and start your session with a single tap. **Simple & Minimalist** A clean, focused interface shows you exactly what you need: a large countdown, the current block, and simple controls without distractions. **Works in the Background** Start your timer and put your phone aside. You'll hear a sound and feel a vibration when blocks change — even with the screen off. **Features** • Create unlimited custom timer programs • Add multiple blocks with custom names, durations, and colors • Set repeat counts for individual blocks or entire programs • Choose from multiple transition sounds • Haptic feedback for block transitions • Keep screen awake during sessions • Export and import your programs • Works offline — no account required **Private by Design** No accounts. No ads. No tracking. All your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Minimalistic Countdown Timer4 screens
Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Intervals at 13.0 against Minimalistic Countdown Timer's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Minimalistic Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Intervals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Intervals every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Minimalistic Countdown Timer versus Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimalistic Countdown TimerIntervals
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor DonkovSIMON RAYMOND SCHOEN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minimalistic Countdown Timer

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$3.99
1 purchases

Intervals

One-time1
  • Intervals Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Minimalistic Countdown Timer free?
Minimalistic Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimalistic Countdown Timer or Intervals have ads?
Neither Minimalistic Countdown Timer nor Intervals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimalistic Countdown Timer or Intervals?
Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Intervals every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minimalistic Countdown Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Intervals on October 7, 2026.

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