# (Not Boring) Timer

> Loud, Readable & Not Boring

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531048091](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531048091)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1531048091`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Not Boring Software LLC
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,700 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2021-02-15
- **Size:** 217 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/not-boring-timer/id1531048091)
- **Website:** [https://www.andy.works](https://www.andy.works/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.andy.works/terms](https://www.andy.works/terms)

## Description

Not Boring Timer is a readable, minutes-only timer built for everyday use. It represents time as a single dimension—minutes—so there’s nothing to lose track of. When time expires, it flips to count up, giving you a quick sense of how much has passed, and you can scroll to 0 to switch to a stopwatch.

Not Boring Timer also features a next-generation 3D UI with game-like animations and sounds, large digits readable from across the room, optional screen-on, and skins that change the look. Extras include home-screen widgets for quick access to daily timers and a privacy-first, ad-free experience. The Super!Boring membership unlocks all Not Boring apps, skins, and extras—funded by members with no ads, no data gathering, and no tracking.

## Rankings

- #34,715 — Overall
- #19 — timer

## Review summary

The Not Boring Timer is praised for its visually appealing, minimal design and simple, easy-to-use interface that provides a fun timer experience. However, it is hampered by functional limits: a 90-minute cap with no hours or seconds, reliance on a subscription for core features (widgets and longer timers), and inconsistent widget behavior. Users also note missing Dynamic Island/lock screen/watch support, which reduces practicality for real-time countdown needs. Overall, strong aesthetics but significant usability and monetization drawbacks.

### Pros

- Visually appealing design with bold numbers and a minimalist UI.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface that feels intuitive.
- Fun, vibey timer experience that stands out aesthetically.

### Cons

- Timer is limited to 90 minutes max (no longer durations or hours) and has no second-level precision.
- No seconds support; timer increments only in whole minutes, reducing precision for many uses.
- Core features heavily gated behind a subscription (widgets, longer timers, and other premium features) leading to upsell and perceived paywall.
- Widgets and related features often don’t work reliably (e.g., not starting from the widget, dependence on opening the app).
- Lack of Dynamic Island/lock screen/watch integration and live activities support reduces usefulness for real-time countdowns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531048091)