3.13
(Not Boring) Timer: a minute-only countdown timer with game-style design
This free iOS timer sets durations by scrolling in whole minutes, counts past zero into a stopwatch, and offers animated skins, home screen widgets, and an optional paid membership for extra skins and features.
"Just astonishingly fun." — John Gruber
A BETTER EVERYDAY TIMER
I had a vision of a timer that would simplify time and maximize every moment. A timer I could rely on every day.
Inspired by the simplicity of an egg timer, Timer presents time as a single dimension, without the distraction of hours or seconds. The interface is intuitive and straightforward: scroll to set, tap to start. It allows you to seamlessly return to your daily activities.
STOPWATCH & OVERSHOOT
When the time runs out, Timer doesn't simply stop at 0. Instead, it flips and starts counting up. This feature proves highly convenient if you missed the alarm and need to know how much time has passed, or when you're cooking and just need an extra minute without having to set another timer. Alternatively, scroll down to 0, tap, and it transforms into a stopwatch, ready to measure any length of time.
PLAYS LIKE A GAME, WORKS LIKE AN APP
The next-generation user interface of Timer is designed and built in 3D, incorporating animations and sounds inspired by video games. This unique blend makes it engaging and enjoyable to interact with.
BIG & READABLE
The display on Timer is designed to be easily readable from across the room. Additionally, there is an optional setting allowing your screen to remain on during countdowns, ensuring you never miss a beat.
SKINS
Add your personal touch with Timer's skins. These customizable options completely transform the look and feel of the app. With new skins and collaborations being released each season, you can keep the experience fresh and visually appealing.
WIDGETS
Create a custom timer widget on your home screen for quick, one-tap access to daily timers such as coffee brewing, workouts, and other recurring routines.
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Overview
(Not Boring) Timer is Freeware software in the System Utilities category developed by Andy Works LLC.
The latest version of (Not Boring) Timer is 3.13, released on 12/18/2024. It was initially added to our database on 11/19/2023.
(Not Boring) Timer runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of (Not Boring) Timer gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Free to download on iOS, with a simple minutes-only design that scrolls to set and taps to start.
- When a timer expires it keeps counting up, which helps if you miss the alarm or need an extra minute while cooking, and it can also work as a stopwatch.
- Large, readable time display with an optional setting to keep the screen on during countdowns.
- Home screen widgets give one-tap access to saved timers for routines like coffee brewing or workouts.
- The developer says it is member-supported with no ads, no data gathering, and no tracking.
Cons
- Requires iOS 26.0 or later, which limits it to recent iPhones and iPads.
- Displays only minutes, with no hours or seconds, so it is not suited to precise or long-duration timing.
- Skins and extras are included with a paid Super!Boring membership, so the full customization is not free.
- Currently offered only for iOS, with no Android or desktop versions.
FAQ
What does (Not Boring) Timer do?
(Not Boring) Timer is a minimalist timer that shows time in minutes only, with no hours or seconds. You scroll to set a duration and tap to start, and when time runs out it flips to count up, so it doubles as a stopwatch when you scroll down to 0.
Is (Not Boring) Timer free?
The app is free to download. An optional Super!Boring membership unlocks all five Not Boring apps along with skins and extras.
Which platforms and system requirements does (Not Boring) Timer support?
(Not Boring) Timer is an iOS app that requires iOS 26.0 or later. It is listed in the Utilities category.
Does (Not Boring) Timer show ads or collect data?
No. The app is supported by its members, with no ads, no data gathering, and no tracking.
Can I put a timer on my home screen?
Yes, you can add custom timer widgets to your home screen for one-tap access to daily timers, such as ones for coffee brewing, workouts, and other routines.
Can I change how the timer looks?
Yes, skins change the whole look and feel of the app, and new skins and collaborations are released every season.
Pete Milner
I'm Pete, a software reviewer at UpdateStar with a passion for the ever-evolving world of technology. My background in engineering gives me a unique insight into the intricacies of software, allowing me to provide in-depth, knowledgeable reviews and analyses. Whether it's the newest software releases, tech innovations, or the latest trends, I'm here to break it all down for you. I work from UpdateStar’s Berlin main office.
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