Comparison

MinSec vs Visual Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual representation of remaining time, making it easy to track progress for various activities. Customize colors and textures to suit your needs. It offers background notifications and a history of past timers for quick reuse.

Highlights
  • Visual timer display
  • Customizable colors and textures
  • Timer history
  • Background notifications
  • Easy time tracking
Features
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See how much time is left at a glance. Visual Timer is a simple timer that makes remaining time easy to understand visually. Use it for studying, work, reading, daily tasks, breaks, and anywhere you want a clear sense of how much time remains. Instead of relying on numbers alone, you can quickly see your remaining time and stay aware of your progress. Perfect for: • Studying and focused work • Work and everyday tasks • Reading and hobbies • Cooking and household activities • Keeping breaks on schedule • Anyone who wants to see remaining time more clearly Features: • Easy-to-see visual timer • Customizable colors and textures • Timer history for quickly reusing previous durations • Background notifications when your timer finishes Make studying, working, and everyday time management easier. See your remaining time at a glance and stay focused on what you're doing.

Screenshots

MinSec4 screens
Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against MinSec's 2. MinSec's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model 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. MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MinSec against 5.0 for Visual Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinSec ships an update every 4 days, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MinSec versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinSecVisual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohisa UchidaFocaccia, Inc.

Customer experience

MinSec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Visual Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MinSec

One-time2
  • Unlimited Alarm$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MinSec free?
MinSec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MinSec or Visual Timer?
MinSec and Visual Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MinSec or Visual Timer have ads?
Visual Timer shows ads; MinSec does not.
Which is updated more often, MinSec or Visual Timer?
MinSec ships an update every 4 days, and Visual Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, MinSec was updated on November 3, 2026 and Visual Timer on October 31, 2026.

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