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24 alternatives to (Not Boring) Timer

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. (Not Boring) Timer launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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MinuteBar▲128
The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
Mom Clock▲742
Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →
3
Daily Timer▲140
The simplest and most beautifully designed timer app yet
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Time 2▲271
Stay focused and crush procrastination
2017 · its alternatives →
5
Momotaro▲229
Minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to focus.
Dec 2025 · momotaro.app · its alternatives →
6
Sit▲236
A simple meditation timer for iPhone
2015 · its alternatives →
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Amelia Timer▲219
Simple, beautiful and completely free interval timer
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Repeat Timer▲64
A simple repeating timer to help you work and relax
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Tap Me Every X Minutes▲78
Repeating notifications for Watch
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
10
Timers▲82
Sleek and intelligent time tracking app for iOS
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
11
Timer4Life▲101
Pomodoro-timer, which cares about mental and physical health
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Single Clock▲137
Set reminders, forget time zones!
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
13
Touch Bar Timer▲186
A little stopwatch for your Mac's touch bar
2018 · touch-bar-timer.alexzirbel.com · its alternatives →
14
Time and Again▲83
Easily keep track of "once in a while" tasks
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Chronic Timer▲59
The Simplest Workout Companion Out There!
2015 · its alternatives →
16
Timewaste Timer▲83
Punish yourself for wasting time on Facebook
2015 · its alternatives →
17
Timecap 2▲101
An app to track your habits and reach your goals
2021 · timecap.app · its alternatives →
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Later for iOS▲126
Set reminders quickly using presets
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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keepOFF▲66
Enhance focus & relieve your anxiety with this timer app
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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DownCount: Menu Bar CountDown▲117
Start a count down from your menu bar
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Hours Tracker▲89
Minimal time tracker iOS app to improve your focus
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Workout Timer▲76
A simple, customizable workout timer
2019 · workouttimer.com · its alternatives →
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Timed▲89
Workout timer app for iPhone and Apple Watch
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Countdown▲92
Simple event countdown timer
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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