Comparison

MinSec vs Countdown to Alarm

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

Countdown to Alarm

Features
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Countdown to Alarm shows how much time is left until the alarm you set.

Screenshots

MinSec4 screens
Countdown to Alarm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown to Alarm at none against MinSec's 2. Countdown to Alarm also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Countdown to Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinSec ships an update every 4 days, Countdown to Alarm daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MinSec versus Countdown to Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinSecCountdown to Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohisa UchidaPawel Pilor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MinSec

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

Countdown to Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MinSec free?
MinSec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown to Alarm free?
Countdown to Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MinSec or Countdown to Alarm have ads?
Neither MinSec nor Countdown to Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MinSec or Countdown to Alarm?
MinSec ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown to Alarm daily. Most recently, MinSec was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown to Alarm on September 28, 2026.

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