MinSec vs Countdown & Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MinSec
Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.
- Set multiple timers
- Intuitive interface
- Pre-set timers for recurring tasks
- Manage timers without retyping
- Supports watch and iPhone
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This application allows you to set multiple timers and is intuitive and easy to use. If you set timers in advance for training intervals, cooking, etc., you can manage timers without having to retype them.
Countdown & Interval Timer
This app offers a versatile timer for various tasks, including focus sessions, training intervals, and everyday countdowns. Customize timers, run multiple simultaneously, and monitor progress with home screen widgets and live activities. Sync across devices via iCloud and enjoy a clean, ad-free interface.
- Multiple timer types (Pomodoro, Interval, Step)
- Customizable countdowns
- Run multiple timers simultaneously
- Home screen widgets and Live Activities
- iCloud sync across devices
- Ad-free experience
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Countdown & Interval Timer is a powerful, clean timer app for focus, training, cooking, routines, and everyday countdowns. Build the timer that fits the task, run multiple at once, and stay on track with widgets and Live Activities. TIMER TYPES • Timer: Simple countdown for anything. • Quick Timer: Fast one-tap timers for common durations. • Pomodoro Timer: Focus and break cycles for deep work and study. • Interval Timer: Warm-ups, work/rest intervals, rounds and sets for training. • Step Timer: Build a multi-step schedule for routines and complex workflows. REMINDERS AND ALERTS Get notified when a timer or segment ends with notifications and optional alarm delivery (availability depends on device and system settings). WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES See active timers and countdowns on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with Dynamic Island support where available. SYNC AND CLEAN UI • iCloud sync keeps timers and events consistent across your devices (requires the same Apple ID). • No ads. • Designed for speed: create, start, and manage timers without friction. PRO / SUBSCRIPTION Timers Pro offers optional in-app purchases (including subscription options) to unlock premium features. Pricing and availability may vary by region. Terms of Service (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tingogo.com/privacy/timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MinSec at 16.1 against Countdown & Interval Timer's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown & Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MinSec against 5.0 for Countdown & Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
MinSec ships an update every 4 days, Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MinSec | Countdown & Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomohisa Uchida | Tingogo Inc |
In-app purchases
MinSec
- Unlimited Alarm$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
Countdown & Interval Timer
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
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