Mini Stopwatch AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like Mini Stopwatch

Mini Stopwatch is described as 'Minimalist stopwatch app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It sits conveniently in your macOS menu bar, providing quick access with just a click. Start and stop the timer with a single click, and reset it with a double-click' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mini Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Mini Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mini Stopwatch are Floating Timer, wnr, SnapTimer and WatchMe.

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Mini Stopwatch alternatives page was last updated Apr 23, 2025
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  1. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

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    Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.

    105 Hourglass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021. You can check this active fork: https://github.com/i2van/hourglass

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface

    Hourglass VS Mini Stopwatch

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceMini Stopwatch is Free and Proprietary
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightMini Stopwatch is not according to our users
  2. Floating Timer icon

    Floating Timer

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    The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Floating Timer screenshot 1
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    Floating Timer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Timer
    5.  Stopwatch

    Floating Timer VS Mini Stopwatch

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceMini Stopwatch is Free and Proprietary
  4. wnr icon

    wnr

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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS Mini Stopwatch

     

    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceMini Stopwatch is Free and Proprietary
  5. SnapTimer icon

    SnapTimer

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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Timer
    4.  Sits in the System Tray
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Countdown widget

    SnapTimer VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  6. WatchMe icon

    WatchMe

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    WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multiple timers

    WatchMe Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    3.  Multiple Timers

    WatchMe VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  7. Free Countdown Timer icon

    Free Countdown Timer

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    Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows

    72 Free Countdown Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Free Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Multiple Timers

    Free Countdown Timer VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  9. Timer - Create Multiple Timers icon

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers

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    Create timers for gym, cooking, breathing or anything. Supports Apple Watch, Repeating timers, Siri support, voice countdowns and notifications.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers screenshot 1
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    Timer - Create Multiple Timers Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Timer

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers VS Mini Stopwatch

     

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular commercial alternative to Mini Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryMini Stopwatch is Free and Proprietary
  10. Smart Countdown Timer icon

    Smart Countdown Timer

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    Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Smart Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Smart Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer

    Smart Countdown Timer VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  11. TimeLeft icon

    TimeLeft

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    TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.

    53 TimeLeft alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TimeLeft screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Stopwatch
    3.  Timer

    TimeLeft VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  12. XNote Stopwatch icon

    XNote Stopwatch

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    XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    XNote Stopwatch Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Stopwatch

    XNote Stopwatch VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  13. Thyme icon

    Thyme

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    The task timer for OS X.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Thyme screenshot 1

    Thyme Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Stopwatch

    Thyme VS Mini Stopwatch

     
  14. LClock icon

    LClock

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    LClock is a very simple program that makes the Windows' clock look like a Windows Longhorn Clock. It also comes with a simple popup calendar with reminder feature.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LClock screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version was released on September 19, 2004, but it can be still downloaded from Download.com

    LClock Features

    1.  Reminders

    LClock VS Mini Stopwatch

     
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