MinuteTimers Alternatives

MinuteTimers is described as 'A simple, free, and customizable online timer designed to help you stay productive, manage time effectively, and achieve your goals with precision' and is an website. There are more than 50 alternatives to MinuteTimers, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best MinuteTimers alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to MinuteTimers are Tickr: Event Countdown, Floating Timer, wnr and SnapTimer.

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A simple, free, and customizable online timer designed to help you stay productive, manage time effectively, and achieve your goals with precision.

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MinuteTimers alternatives page was last updated Jan 18, 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.

    106 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 MinuteTimers

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to MinuteTimers.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceMinuteTimers is also Free and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightMinuteTimers is not according to our users
  2. Tickr: Event Countdown icon

    Tickr: Event Countdown

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    Tickr is your personal countdown companion, helping you stay excited and organized for all of life's big moments and important deadlines. Tickr is free to use with core features, and offers a Pro upgrade for power users!.

    8 Tickr: Event Countdown alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tickr: Event Countdown screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode

    Tickr: Event Countdown VS MinuteTimers

     

    • Tickr: Event Countdown is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to MinuteTimers.

    • Tickr: Event Countdown is Free and ProprietaryMinuteTimers is Free and Open Source
    • Tickr: Event Countdown is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMinuteTimers is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    57 Floating Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    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 MinuteTimers

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to MinuteTimers.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceMinuteTimers is Free and Open Source
  5. wnr icon

    wnr

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

    109 wnr alternatives

    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 MinuteTimers

     

    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to MinuteTimers.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceMinuteTimers is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    72 SnapTimer alternatives

    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 MinuteTimers

     
  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 MinuteTimers

     
  9. Horo icon

    Horo

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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    85 Horo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Horo screenshot 1

    Horo Features

    1.  Timer

    Horo VS MinuteTimers

     
  10. 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.

    60 Timer - Create Multiple Timers alternatives

    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 MinuteTimers

     

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

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryMinuteTimers is Free and Open Source
  11. Gestimer icon

    Gestimer

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    Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac.

    84 Gestimer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Gestimer screenshot 1

    Gestimer Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Timer

    Gestimer VS MinuteTimers

     
  12. TTclock icon

    TTclock

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    TTclock is a simple, compact alarm clock, countdown timer and stopwatch that can be minimized to the system tray. It has two display modes: pure clock and control panel.

    82 TTclock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TTclock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Stopwatch

    TTclock VS MinuteTimers

     
  13. 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.

    67 Smart Countdown Timer alternatives

    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 MinuteTimers

     
  14. vClock icon

    vClock

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    Web based time tools including Alarms, Timers, Stopwatch, and World Clocks. vClock is customizable and has a clean user interface.

    54 vClock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Stopwatch
    3.  Timer

    vClock VS MinuteTimers

     

    • vClock is the most popular Web-based alternative to MinuteTimers.

    • vClock is Free and ProprietaryMinuteTimers is Free and Open Source
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