Comparison

MiniTime 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

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

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

MiniTime4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at none against MiniTime's 1. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. MiniTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot Timer | Focus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MiniTime versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniTimeDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStannumHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniTime

One-time1
  • MiniTime Pro$1.99
None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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