MiniTime vs Chrono flip timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiniTime
This utility app provides a compact desktop flip clock experience. It offers an hourly chime feature and voice control for added convenience. Perfect for keeping track of time with a classic visual style.
- Desktop flip clock display
- Hourly chime notification
- Voice control functionality
- Compact design
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A mini desktop flip clock.
Chrono flip timer
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Chrono flip timer brings count-up and countdown timing together in a clean, classic flip-clock interface. Large, readable digits and smooth flip animations help you stay focused on every passing second. COUNT UP & COUNT DOWN • Count up starts automatically after a 3-2-1 countdown (optional) — perfect for workouts, talks, meetings, and study sessions • Tap or drag the flip digits to set a countdown • Use quick presets for 5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes, or set hours, minutes, and seconds precisely • Timers continue across app launches until you pause or reset them MADE FOR FOCUS • View an extra-large fullscreen clock in landscape • Keep the screen awake while a timer is running • Get sound, vibration, and a celebration animation when time is up • Double-tap an empty area to hear the current time • Automatically remember your last countdown duration YOUR TIMER, YOUR WAY • Choose light, dark, or system appearance • Use multiple interface languages with matching voice announcements • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • No ads, no tracking, and no personal data collection Whether you are focusing with a Pomodoro session, cooking, training, presenting, or running a meeting, Chrono flip timer keeps time clear and easy to see.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chrono flip timer at none against MiniTime's shown. Chrono flip timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MiniTime's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MiniTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Chrono flip timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiniTime | Chrono flip timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 学成 黄 | 书玉 简 |
In-app purchases
MiniTime
No in-app purchases
Chrono flip timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do MiniTime or Chrono flip timer have ads?
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