Comparison

Mono Timer vs Up&Down Timer

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

Head to head
About

Mono Timer

Features
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The Mono series is a simple service that offers only one function in only one color. The Mono Timer app has a sleek and stylish design and can run multiple timers simultaneously. Light and dark modes are supported, and you can also choose icons.

About

Up&Down Timer

Features
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Up&Down Timer counts down to zero or up from zero — one simple timer for cooking, study, workouts and focus. Set any duration in seconds with a fast numeric keypad, like a calculator. Tap start, and a Live Activity shows the time right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — no need to open the app. When time is up, you get sound, vibration and a notification you won't miss. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Countdown and count-up in one app • Fast keypad entry for hours, minutes and seconds • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Clear finish alert: sound, vibration, notification • Pause and resume with accurate time • Precise in the background and while locked • iPhone and iPad, 34 languages PERFECT FOR • Cooking and baking • Study, focus and Pomodoro sessions • Workouts and interval training • Work time-boxing • Meditation and rest • Talks and presentations • Brewing coffee and tea • Winding down before bed Simple, beautiful, distraction-free. Set your first timer in seconds.

Screenshots

Mono Timer4 screens
Up&Down Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mono Timer at Free against Up&Down Timer's $1.99. Up&Down Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Mono Timer is free to download; Up&Down Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Mono Timer versus Up&Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMono TimerUp&Down Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasayoshi matsudaNetflowers Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mono Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Up&Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mono Timer free?
Mono Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Up&Down Timer free?
Up&Down Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mono Timer or Up&Down Timer have ads?
Neither Mono Timer nor Up&Down Timer shows ads.

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