MPRIS Timer AlternativesCountdown Timers and other similar apps like MPRIS Timer

MPRIS Timer is described as 'Timer app with seamless GNOME integration accomplished by pretending to be a media player. Ultimately, serves the only purpose — to start a timer quickly and efficiently. Notifications included! Utilizing GTK4, Adwaita and MPRIS interface' and is a Countdown Timer in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MPRIS Timer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Linux apps. The best MPRIS Timer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MPRIS Timer are Tickr: Event Countdown, Floating Timer, Micro Timer and Countdown Timer Pro.

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  1. DeskTime icon

    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    234 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. 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 MPRIS Timer

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to MPRIS Timer.

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

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceMPRIS Timer is also Free and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightMPRIS Timer is not according to our users
  4. 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!.

    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 MPRIS Timer

     

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

    • Tickr: Event Countdown is Free and ProprietaryMPRIS Timer is Free and Open Source
    • Tickr: Event Countdown is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMPRIS Timer is not according to our users
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  6. 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 MPRIS Timer

     

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

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceMPRIS Timer is Free and Open Source
  7. Micro Timer icon

    Micro Timer

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    Micro Timer is a tiny, microwave-inspired timer app for Android. Instead of inventing yet another clever, pretty, tedious method of inputing time, Micro Timer uses the tried-and-true 10-key pad commonly found on microwave ovens.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Micro Timer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks

    Micro Timer VS MPRIS Timer

     
  8. Countdown Timer Pro icon

    Countdown Timer Pro

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    Create highly customizable countdown timer overlays with ease. It's the perfect tool for work sessions, focus sprints, event timing, or simply keeping track of time visually.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Countdown Timer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Timer
    6.  Multiple Timers
    7.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Countdown Timer Pro VS MPRIS Timer

     

    • Countdown Timer Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to MPRIS Timer.

    • Countdown Timer Pro is Free and ProprietaryMPRIS Timer is Free and Open Source
    • Countdown Timer Pro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMPRIS Timer is not according to our users
  10. HyperTimer icon

    HyperTimer

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    A visual countdown timer designed to require minimal effort to read and provide a reliable time reference. Primarily useful for people suffering from ADHD, but not limited to that group.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    HyperTimer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

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

    HyperTimer VS MPRIS Timer

     

    • HyperTimer is the most popular Linux alternative to MPRIS Timer.

    • HyperTimer is Free and Open SourceMPRIS Timer is also Free and Open Source
  11. 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 MPRIS Timer

     
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    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    234 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DeskTime screenshot 1

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports

    DeskTime VS MPRIS Timer

     

    • DeskTime is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to MPRIS Timer.

    • DeskTime is Freemium and ProprietaryMPRIS Timer is Free and Open Source
  13. 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.

    69 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 MPRIS Timer

     
  14. 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.

    153 WatchMe alternatives

    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 MPRIS Timer

     
  15. 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 MPRIS Timer

     
  16. Horo icon

    Horo

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    The best free timer app for Mac.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Horo screenshot 1

    Horo Features

    1.  Timer

    Horo VS MPRIS Timer

     
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