# MinSec vs Parrot Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parrot Timer at none against MinSec's 2. Parrot Timer also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1). MinSec's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Parrot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MinSec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot Timer has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MinSec | Parrot Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minsec-multi-timer/id6455493221/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-timer/id6477707140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) | [hidekazu seto](https://appshunter.io/developer/607971059) |

## What reviewers say

### MinSec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minsec-multi-timer/id6455493221)

Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.

**Highlights:** Set multiple timers, Intuitive interface, Pre-set timers for recurring tasks, Manage timers without retyping, Supports watch and iPhone

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Parrot Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-timer/id6477707140)

A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.

**Highlights:** Parrot-themed timer interface, Dancing parrot celebrations, Unlockable parrot characters, Simple and effective time management, Versatile for kitchen or general use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MinSec free?

MinSec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parrot Timer free?

Parrot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MinSec or Parrot Timer?

MinSec is rated higher. MinSec averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Parrot Timer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do MinSec or Parrot Timer have ads?

Neither MinSec nor Parrot Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MinSec or Parrot Timer?

MinSec ships an update every 4 days, and Parrot Timer every 4 days. Most recently, MinSec was updated on October 12, 2026 and Parrot Timer on October 7, 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.*