Comparison

MiniTime vs Ember

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

Ember

Features
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Ember is a quiet but powerful timer, perfect as a desktop companion when you study or work. ◎ Ticks every second Ember’s timer has a beautifully crafted design. Every second, the timer dial ticks, quietly but lively. It’s life is what makes it different — a perfect choice for those who need a body-doubling companion, including those who are neurodivergent. ◎ Customize it your way Customize the timer with theme colours and a countdown text font. It’s something to look at, so why not make it great? ◎ Never miss it with alarm or notification When the timer expires, the alarm goes off so you won’t miss it. You can also choose to receive a notification instead. Alarm is available on iOS 26.1 and later. ◎ Shortcuts support Start, pause, resume, or reset the timer from Shortcuts. You simply never have to touch the app or unlock your phone — simply ask Siri or use your iPhone’s Action Button. You can also get the current timer status with an action in Shortcuts. This allows you to build more complex workflows that suit your needs. ◎ Widgets and Standby Pin your timer on the Home Screen to keep an eye on its status. You can also add the same widget in large print to Standby.

Screenshots

MiniTime4 screens
Ember2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ember at every 5 weeks against MiniTime's every 4 months. Ember also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 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 Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniTime ships an update every 4 months, Ember every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MiniTime versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniTimeEmber
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStannumSasquatch Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniTime

One-time1
  • MiniTime Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Ember

One-time1
  • Ember Plus$4.99

Questions

Is MiniTime free?
MiniTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MiniTime or Ember have ads?
Neither MiniTime nor Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniTime or Ember?
MiniTime ships an update every 4 months, and Ember every 5 weeks. Most recently, MiniTime was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ember on October 9, 2026.

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