5 Minute Timer vs Glow Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5 Minute Timer
This utility app provides a straightforward countdown timer for precisely five minutes. Its animated interface clearly displays remaining time with a progress ring, and it features an alarm that functions even in silent mode. Designed for simplicity, it's ideal for quick tasks like games or cooking.
- One-tap start, pause, and reset
- Alarm in silent mode
- Remembers timer progress
- Vibrant animated interface
- Large, easy-to-use buttons
- Screen stays on during countdown
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Need a quick, reliable 5-minute timer? With 5 Minute Timer, you start your countdown with just one tap. The vibrant, animated interface shows you exactly how much time remains – with a colorful progress ring and large, easy-to-read time display. What makes 5 Minute Timer special: • Simple operation – Start, pause, and reset with one tap • Alarm even in silent mode – You'll never miss it • Remembers your timer – After an app restart, it picks up right where you left off • Vibrant design – Animated background with colorful particles • Large buttons – Easy to use, even in stressful situations • Screen stays on – No automatic lock while the timer is running Perfect for board games, cooking, short breaks, or anywhere you need exactly 5 minutes.
Glow Timer
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Time you can see, for work, study, and the moments in between. Glow Timer turns a countdown into a changing field of light, color, and waves. Keep it beside your notes, your book, or your workspace to see how much time is left. SET YOUR OWN PACE Start with a 3-, 15-, 25-, or 50-minute preset. Swipe to adjust the duration, and double-tap to start, pause, or resume. FOCUS, THEN TAKE A BREAK Use focus mode to move between a work session and a short break. Adjust the work and break durations in Settings. FIND YOUR GLOW Choose a color theme to suit the moment, and change the app language from Settings. Some themes require an in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 Minute Timer at none against Glow Timer's 1. 5 Minute Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 5 Minute Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
5 Minute Timer ships an update every 6 days, Glow Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 Minute Timer | Glow Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Bischoff | Kazuma Takahashi |
In-app purchases
5 Minute Timer
No in-app purchases
Glow Timer
- Premium Mode$3.99









