Comparison

Timr vs MinSec

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

Head to head
About

Timr

This app offers a minimalist approach to timing, combining a countdown timer and a stopwatch. Its circular interface dynamically displays remaining time and lap performance. It provides detailed lap history with list and chart views, and allows sharing results.

Highlights
  • Puristic circular interface
  • Countdown timer with dynamic indicator
  • Stopwatch with up to 99 laps
  • Lap history with list and chart views
  • Highlighting fastest/slowest laps
  • Shareable results
Features
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Timr is a puristic timing app, which combines countdown and stopwatch. It is simple to use, but offers advanced features. The reduced user interface is based on a circle as a timing indicator. The countdown can be set up by dragging the circle. In countdown mode the remaining time will be indicated dynamically on the circle. Countdown fires notifications when the time is up and stopwatch starts automatically. The advanced stopwatch records up to 99 laps. The circle indicator tracks the performance on each lap in comparison to the first one. The lap history will be shown in two different views. In the list view timing data (lap number, total time and split time) are available. The second view shows the lap times as a chart diagram. It offers highlighting of fastest and slowest lap by color coding. Wether you're a single athlete wanting to time yourself, or you're in charge of a participant, this versatile app is up to the challenge. At the end of the action, you can check all your lap times and share the result with your friends.

About

MinSec

Easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities like training or cooking. Set timers in advance to avoid repetitive input and streamline your workflow.

Highlights
  • Set multiple timers
  • Intuitive interface
  • Pre-set timers for recurring tasks
  • Manage timers without retyping
  • Supports watch and iPhone
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This application allows you to set multiple timers and is intuitive and easy to use. If you set timers in advance for training intervals, cooking, etc., you can manage timers without having to retype them.

Screenshots

Timr4 screens
MinSec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MinSec at 5.0 against Timr's 4.0. MinSec also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Timr's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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. Timr sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MinSec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MinSec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timr ships an update every 4 months, MinSec every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timr versus MinSec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimrMinSec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim MeweTomohisa Uchida

Customer experience

Timr

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

MinSec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Timr

One-time2
  • Record up to 99 split times$0.99
  • Get unlimited countdown time.$0.99
2 purchases

MinSec

One-time2
  • Unlimited Alarm$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Timr free?
Timr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MinSec free?
MinSec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timr or MinSec?
MinSec is rated higher. Timr averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MinSec averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timr or MinSec have ads?
Neither Timr nor MinSec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timr or MinSec?
Timr ships an update every 4 months, and MinSec every 4 days. Most recently, Timr was updated on October 4, 2026 and MinSec on October 12, 2026.

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