M vs 5 Minute Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M
This utility app provides discreet timekeeping for situations where glancing at a watch is impractical. It's designed for performers, speakers, or anyone needing to monitor time without visual distraction.
- Discreet time display
- Ideal for performances
- Useful for speeches
- Supports Apple Watch
- iPhone and iPod compatible
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Comedians challenging a comedy contest cannot see their watch. If an app tell them the time, it's very helpful, so I made it. Maybe you can use this app for a speech in school or office.
5 Minute Timer
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Need a quick, reliable 5-minute timer? With 5 Minute Timer, you start your countdown with just one tap. The vibrant, animated interface shows you exactly how much time remains – with a colorful progress ring and large, easy-to-read time display. What makes 5 Minute Timer special: • Simple operation – Start, pause, and reset with one tap • Alarm even in silent mode – You'll never miss it • Remembers your timer – After an app restart, it picks up right where you left off • Vibrant design – Animated background with colorful particles • Large buttons – Easy to use, even in stressful situations • Screen stays on – No automatic lock while the timer is running Perfect for board games, cooking, short breaks, or anywhere you need exactly 5 minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M at daily against 5 Minute Timer's every 6 days. M also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
M ships an update daily, 5 Minute Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M | 5 Minute Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Nakajima | Christopher Bischoff |
In-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases
5 Minute Timer
No in-app purchases
