Best Minute Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is the household name in minute timer, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Minute Timer Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesAug 2026
2Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
3Visual Countdown TimerVisual Countdown TimerFree4.6★ (40K)YesYesAug 2026
4MultiTimer: Multiple timersMultiTimer: Multiple timersFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesAug 2026
5Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (5.9K)NoYesAug 2026
6Seconds Interval TimerSeconds Interval TimerFree4.7★ (23K)NoYesAug 2026
7Repeat Timer: Interval RemindRepeat Timer: Interval RemindFree4.5★ (7.4K)NoYesAug 2026
81 Minute Timer1 Minute TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Minute Timer

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#1

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer#2

Interval Timer - Tabata Timer by NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.

Multiple timers for fitness
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.5😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Visual Countdown Timer#3

Visual Countdown Timer by Fehners Software LLP

Fun visual timer
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(40K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for classroom/special needs use
  • 👍 Simple and visual design
  • 👍 Customizable pictures and sounds
  • 👍 Helps with transitions and routines

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Loud ticking sound
  • 🔒 Ads in free version

More Minute Timer apps to explore

4
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Simple interval timer
Free

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Customizable intervalsNamed intervals with voice readoutIndividual colors and sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Customizable repeating timersOptional interval timer cyclesBackground operation with notifications
🔧 Utilities
(7.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
1 Minute Timer
1 Minute Timer
1 Minute Timer
Simple accurate 1 minute timer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
The simple workout timer.
Free

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

Customizable intervalsWorkout and rest timersVoice or beep guides
💪 Health & Fitness
(86K)
freemium
10
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
by 0FF
Free

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

Customizable sets, action, and break durationsPlain and simple designSaves last 5 configurations
⚽ Sports
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Use for fitness,workout,study
Free

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

Full-screen digital timerFlip animation for time visualizationCountdown timer
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
5 Minute Timer
5 Minute Timer
5 Minute Timer
Simple, fast, reliable
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Timer ٞ
Kitchen cooking alarm
Free

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

Apple Watch supportToday Widget supportSynchronized timer control
🔧 Utilities
(943)
ad-supported
14
easy timer-the simplest timer
easy timer-the simplest timer
easy timer-the simplest timer
One-tap simple timer
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Quicky Timer
Quicky Timer
Quicky Timer
Count down to any time.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
TimerWOD - Workout Timer
TimerWOD - Workout Timer
TimerWOD - Workout Timer
Timer for EMOM, AMRAP & Tabata
Free

This ad-free interval timer is designed for functional fitness enthusiasts. It supports various workout formats like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata with customizable settings and a clear display. Focus on your training with background operation and a simple interface.

AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timersCount up or down functionalityClear, easy-to-read display
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
ad-supported
17
CP Time Game: Timer
CP Time Game: Timer
CP Time Game: Timer
The Official CP Timer App
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Timer Graph Pro
Timer Graph Pro
Timer Graph Pro
Workflow & Interval Builder
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Simple OneTap Timer
Simple OneTap Timer
Simple OneTap Timer
by Natsumi Tabuchi
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Start Now: 5 Minute Timer
Start Now: 5 Minute Timer
Start Now: 5 Minute Timer
Anti-Procrastination Tool
Free

This app helps you overcome procrastination by focusing on starting tasks with a simple, one-tap timer. Track your progress and build consistency with a clean, minimalist design.

One-tap focus timerUnlimited task creation (Pro)Progress tracking
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium

FAQ about Minute Timer

What are the best minute timer apps for iPhone?
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch tops our minute timer apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 41K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top minute timer apps we rank are free to download, including Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Interval Timer - Tabata Timer.
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ minute timer apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Timer+ is ideal for a wide range of activities including cooking multiple dishes, managing workouts with specific intervals, productivity sessions using techniques like Pomodoro, and keeping track of medication schedules. You can create, label, and reuse timers for yoga, study sessions, meetings, and much more.
Timer+ offers significantly more functionality than the basic Clock app. You can save and reuse custom timers, run multiple stopwatches concurrently, set timers to repeat automatically, adjust time while a timer is active, create very long timers (up to 99 days), and continue timing after a timer finishes to see the elapsed duration.

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