Comparison

Timer vs Chimely Mindfulness Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer

A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design with multiple styles
  • Simple gesture controls
  • Multiple time display formats
  • Background notifications
  • Offline functionality
  • Universal app support
Features
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Just Time is a beautiful, simple timer for everyday focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just time. FEATURES: • Minimal timer design with multiple styles • Simple gesture controls • Multiple time display formats • Background notifications • No internet required • Optional lifetime unlock for $0.99 USD • Universal app for iPhone and iPad HOW TO USE: • Swipe around the circle to set time • Double-tap to start or pause • Tap the time to change display format • Swipe left or right to change styles • Tap to reset when done Perfect for cooking, workouts, meditation, studying, focus sessions, power naps, and more. Download Just Time and keep timing simple.

About

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

This app provides a simple countdown timer to help users stay focused and on schedule. It offers customizable chimes, live progress updates on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, and a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-tap timers
  • Schedule timers to end at specific times
  • Customizable chime styles
  • Dual progress rings for clarity
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support
  • Lightweight and distraction-free design
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Chimely is a beautifully simple countdown timer designed to keep you focused, on schedule, and in control of your time. Whether you’re timing a routine, a deep work block, or a daily habit, Chimely makes staying on track effortless. Use one-tap timers, schedule a timer to end at a specific time, and choose chimes that match your mood or workflow. Live progress updates appear instantly in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, so you never lose focus. Features - Clean, intuitive timers Start a timer instantly or set one to end at an exact time - perfect for cooking, workouts, or routines. - Custom chime styles Choose the sound that fits your flow. From soft tones to more attention-grabbing alerts, tailor each chime to how you like to work. - Dual Progress rings Keep track of intervals and overall time at a glance with smooth, minimal progress rings designed for clarity and calm. - Dynamic Island + Lock Screen support Your timer remains visible even when your phone is locked or you’re using other apps. - Lightweight and distraction-free Chimely is designed to stay out of your way - one screen, no accounts, no clutter.

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
Chimely Mindfulness Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timer and Chimely Mindfulness Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timer against 5.0 for Chimely Mindfulness Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Timer versus Chimely Mindfulness Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerChimely Mindfulness Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumberto Prado BallesterosKevin Rochowski

Customer experience

Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chimely Mindfulness Timer free?
Chimely Mindfulness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer or Chimely Mindfulness Timer?
Timer and Chimely Mindfulness Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Timer or Chimely Mindfulness Timer have ads?
Neither Timer nor Chimely Mindfulness Timer shows ads.

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