Comparison

Mini Moves vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Head to head
About

Mini Moves

Features
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Mini Moves is your ultimate tool for building atomic habits—small, powerful actions that create meaningful, lasting change. Designed to make habit tracking simple and rewarding, Mini Moves helps you stay consistent, motivated, and in control of your daily routines. If you’re inspired by the idea of atomic habits and the power of small steps, Mini Moves is here to guide you every step of the way. With Mini Moves, you can: • Create Atomic Habits: Set up small, impactful habits that fit seamlessly into your daily life, like drinking water, practicing gratitude, or taking mindful breaks. • Customize Your Goals: Choose from preset habit ideas or personalize your own to build routines that match your lifestyle. • Stay Motivated with Streaks: Celebrate mini milestones and keep the momentum going with streak tracking. • View Your Progress: Gain insights into your habit-building journey with easy-to-read stats, helping you adjust and improve as you grow. • Receive Gentle Reminders: Get timely nudges to stay consistent without feeling pressured. Inspired by the science of atomic habits, Mini Moves is designed for anyone looking to improve their routines, build better habits, or focus on self-care. Whether you’re starting small or expanding on existing goals, Mini Moves makes it easy to turn tiny steps into big results.

About

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Mini Moves4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at 13.0 against Mini Moves's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mini Moves versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini MovesDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon RoetzerHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

None

Mini Moves

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Moves free?
Mini Moves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini Moves or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Mini Moves nor Dot Timer | Focus Timer shows ads.

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