Comparison

Timer vs Minimal Full Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer

Features
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Timer is an efficient timer for time management. Minimalist, fresh and powerful, habit-forming tools, stay focused, and refuse to bow down. 【Main Functions】 It provides countdown and positive timing functions: it can remind you within the specified time to prevent the task from being missed after the time limit. and an extension with multi-timing capabilities. It provides a stopwatch function: it is suitable for all kinds of occasions that require accurate timing, easy to operate, and is suitable for sports, competitions and other affairs that require accurate timing. Countdown function is provided: It is suitable for recording and reminding important dates in your life, it can help you manage your time and ensure that you don't miss important anniversaries or events. Countdown days can be applied to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, exam dates, etc. It provides a custom function of timing sound effects: there are many built-in sound effects, and the reminder is very eye-catching. 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of use:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!

About

Minimal Full Timer

Features
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Minimal Full Timer: Full-Screen Giant Digital Clock & Countdown Timer Need a clean, distraction-free full-screen timer display with giant digits that you can read from across the room? Minimal Full Timer transforms your phone or tablet into a sleek digital desk clock, countdown timer, and stopwatch. Designed with tap-to-reveal controls that automatically fade out, Minimal Full Timer keeps your focus entirely on what matters—whether studying, working out, presenting, or relaxing. Key Features 1. Giant Full-Screen Display: Massive, crystal-clear digits optimized for readability from any distance or angle on your desk or nightstand. 2. 3 Essential Modes: Seamlessly switch between Digital Clock, Countdown Timer, and Count-up Stopwatch with a single tap. 3. Tap-to-Reveal Controls: Intuitive controls appear when you tap the screen and fade out automatically, leaving zero visual clutter. 4. Screen Keep-Awake (Wakelock): Prevents your device display from dimming or sleeping while the timer or clock is active. 5. Dynamic Light & Dark Themes: Toggle between crisp white light mode and deep OLED dark mode for nightstand use. 6. Sound & Haptic Alerts: Audio alarm and subtle haptic vibration when your countdown completes. Recommended For - Students and deep workers seeking an aesthetic, distraction-free Pomodoro study clock. - Presenters, speakers, and teachers needing a bold full-screen countdown visible across large rooms. - Fitness enthusiasts tracking workout intervals, HIIT, and meditation sessions. - Anyone looking for a minimalist nightstand digital clock for their phone or tablet. Download Minimal Full Timer today and enjoy the ultimate full-screen clock experience!

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Minimal Full Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Full Timer at none against Timer's 1. Minimal Full Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Minimal Full Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 13 months, Minimal Full Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timer versus Minimal Full Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerMinimal Full Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李Seulki Eom

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

Minimal Full Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Full Timer free?
Minimal Full Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer or Minimal Full Timer have ads?
Both Timer and Minimal Full Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer or Minimal Full Timer?
Timer ships an update every 13 months, and Minimal Full Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Minimal Full Timer on September 25, 2026.

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