Comparison

MiniTime vs Tinco

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

Head to head
About

MiniTime

Features
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MiniTime is a minimal timer app with only the essentials. • Clean and intuitive circular timer UI • Fast and simple gesture controls • Create custom timers for different routines Stay focused without clutter or distractions. Study, workout, cooking, meditation, breaks — Simplify your daily routine with MiniTime. MiniTime — The most minimal timer

About

Tinco

Features
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Tinco – Your Lightweight Wait-Time Reminder In everyday life, there are all sorts of short waits: letting your tea steep for 3 minutes, leaving a face mask on for 10 minutes, taking a break after sitting for 40 minutes… Tinco helps you effortlessly keep track of these small waits. No need to constantly watch the clock—get automatic reminders when the time is up and free your mind from remembering everything. Unlike the default phone alarm, Tinco doesn’t require you to set a specific time. Simply enter the waiting duration to start a reminder, perfectly suited for all kinds of short-wait scenarios, making it more practical for your daily routines. Why choose Tinco? Frequent tasks, one-tap setup: Save your commonly used reminders as templates with preset durations. No need to set them again—just tap to start the reminder. Spontaneous tasks, create anytime: For temporary tasks, enter the duration on the spot, create the reminder instantly, and receive a notification when time’s up—simple and efficient. Minimalist and light experience: No unnecessary statistics or tracking—pure reminders only, keeping usage easy and stress-free. Subscription Plans (In-App Purchase) Free: Unlimited temporary reminders, ready to use anytime, covering your basic daily needs. Member: Unlock more than 3 frequent task templates, one-time purchase of $0.99, permanent access.

Screenshots

MiniTime4 screens
Tinco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tinco at 18.0 against MiniTime's 26.0. 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. MiniTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinco sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MiniTime versus Tinco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniTimeTinco
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStannum小鹃 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniTime

One-time1
  • MiniTime Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Tinco

One-time1
  • Tinco Pro$0.99

Questions

Is MiniTime free?
MiniTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinco free?
Tinco is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MiniTime or Tinco have ads?
Neither MiniTime nor Tinco shows ads.

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