# Countdown: Simple Timer — user reviews > 68 indexed App Store user reviews of Countdown by Christopher Weems, rated 4.48/5 from 42 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-simple-timer/id1051978824/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-simple-timer/id1051978824.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 33 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (13 of 68) ### 4/5 — Best *2024-07-17* The best timer app for iPhone (if you prefer simplicity) This app could use a vibration function however. ### 4/5 — Simple but needs flexibility *2024-01-06* Works great! Using for long fasting seshs. Would like the ability to see a quick view on my iPhone Home Screen Otherwise great. ### 4/5 — Effective and useful *2023-10-25, version 2.1* Really good simple app. Beeps a few times after the countdown, and does not need stopping, perfect for handwashing etc. Setting the duration can be a bit fiddly and maybe a more conventional UI could be provided. Would love a vibrate option. It could default to on when iPhone volume is low. ### 4/5 — The sliders are a little confusing *2019-04-18* Since the update most of the taps fall through die to the new slide function. Still good though ### 4/5 — Can’t hear it when other apps are open *2018-10-22* It doesn’t sound while having other apps open so if you’re listening to music you must keep this one up or you won’t hear it go off. **Developer response:** Hi, hope you're doing well. Countdown will sound while in the background, you just have to have the vibrate switch off! As I'm sure you've noticed, while the app is open, timers will sound out no matter how the vibrate switch is set. Thanks for using Countdown! ### 4/5 — Great Easy Timer *2018-10-01, version 1.1* Love how easy this is for those timer times you use all the time!!! 30 second for workouts 20 & 30 min ones for recipes!!! ### 5/5 — Perfect for varying intervals *2018-07-19* Many workouts benefit from sequencing various short intervals. This app is great because it is so straightforward and unfussy. It does countdowns perfectly; it doesn’t do anything else. Having limitations is a very big plus. ### 4/5 — Works well for me! *2018-05-03, version 1.1* It serves the purpose. Good handy application to have it! ### 5/5 — Great simple app *2018-03-23, version 1.1* Beautiful, simple, well designed. ### 4/5 — Easy to use. Needs vibrate setting. *2018-02-19* Very easy to use. My only pain point is that I can’t use this in a library or quiet place because the timer will make a sound even if I switch the phone to silent. If this app can respect the silence switch and just vibrate, that’d be perfect. ### 4/5 — Sweet app, not for hard of hearing *2018-02-10, version 1.1* This would be the perfect timer IF I could hear the alarm tone. It’s high-frequency. Lowering it would help the many folks with high-frequency hearing loss! ### 5/5 — Favorable comment *2018-02-05, version 1.1* Super simple, super easy, super interface, super quick & easy to use. ### 4/5 — Good, simple; some improvements possible *2018-01-21* Handy, simple app, very useful for exercising. I wish there were more alarm tone options, or an option to add custom tones. I don’t like one tone currently offered. The ability to add one or two more timers would also be nice. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Annoying *2019-02-20* Settings are very annoying, not simple at all. Drag to change time?? Takes forever to drag and have it count down. UI is very difficult to navigate. Was so annoyed after a couple minutes that I quickly uninstalled. **Developer response:** Dragging the buttons is not the only way to change a timer's duration, but it is a handy shortcut. Just as a tip, the farther you drag your finger away from the button, the faster the timer’s duration changes. For large adjustments of the timer, you'll find a more traditional time picker in settings by tapping the "i" in the lower right corner of the screen. ### 1/5 — It worked great until I did the last upgrade *2018-12-15* Now the audible alarm doesn’t work when the timers hit 0:00, so the app is pretty much useless to me. **Developer response:** I believe this issue has been resolved; I hoped to hear back from you to confirm. I'm leaving the original response below. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this issue and I want to make it right. This seems to be a rare bug, but it’s an extremely important one and something I would like to fix immediately. If you would be willing to send an email to countdown@christopherweems.com giving any information about what might be different in your situation (iPhone or iPad model, operating system version, whether you were connected to AirPlay or playing music, vibrate switch on or off, a screenshot of your settings page, and anything else you’ve noticed that may be the cause), this will be fixed in a matter of days. ### 1/5 — Me *2018-10-25, version 1.1* I. Just. Don’t. Get. It ### 1/5 — No Vibrate on Silent *2018-09-04, version 1.1* This app doesn’t vibrate on silent ### 1/5 — Countdown *2017-02-09, version 1.1* I hate it. It only lets you go to 2 min it is awful terrible boo boo I just hate it so much ### 2/5 — Timer *2017-11-19, version 1.1* Not loud enough- cannot hear it go off ### 2/5 — Seconds *2017-03-03, version 1.1* Why is it so hard to get a timer on an iPhone that will allow you to count down from a time of your choice....? ### 3/5 — Not as good *2018-12-15* With the new update the end alarm does not always sound **Developer response:** I believe this issue has been resolved; I hoped to hear back from you to confirm. I'm leaving the original response below. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this issue and I want to make it right. This seems to be a rare bug, but it’s an extremely important one and something I would like to fix immediately. If you would be willing to send an email to countdown@christopherweems.com giving any information about what might be different in your situation (iPhone or iPad model, operating system version, whether you were connected to AirPlay or playing music, vibrate switch on or off, a screenshot of your settings page, and anything else you’ve noticed that may be the cause), this will be fixed in a matter of days. ### 3/5 — Convenient..but *2018-06-27, version 1.1* I would like to also see it work on my iwatch so I can start the timer as needed while on a phone call.. instead of depending on just the built in phone call timer. ### 3/5 — Needs volume selection *2018-06-14, version 1.1* This is exactly what I need - one quick tap to set timer for up to 3 favorite time intervals. But the alarm sound is too soft; I can barely hear it. It would be perfect 5 stars if it had volume control for alarm. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Simple and very effective *2023-03-25* The simplicity of this timer makes it perfect for productivity ### 5/5 — Locking feature *2020-09-26* GREAT idea. 😁 ### 5/5 — Good for adhd *2020-09-16, version 2.0.5* Thank you for this very simple design. Good for ADHD because it is fast to set up and there is no unnecessary distracting settings/advertisements. ### 5/5 — Record your exercise routines using this timer! *2019-12-17* Fantastic little timer that has no clutter. It is helpful for me to record my physical therapy stretch routines and have the timer doing all the counting (ex: left knee to chest for 30 seconds...switch knees 30 secs...) It would be nice if I could set the timer to do a string of timers. For example, 30 seconds that repeated ten times. The timer beeping is four beeps which is just enough time to switch sides or adjust positions. Really love this app and appreciate its simplicity. ### 5/5 — Cool app *2019-05-01* Nice user interface ### 5/5 — Love this app *2019-03-24* This app is simple and I love it. Everyone should get it. ### 5/5 — Exactly what it needs to be *2019-03-15, version 2.0.5* App is simple and perfect. Love the add to indicate if phone volume is low when you set a timer. Would love an option to count up in red after timer to show time lapsed. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly now *2019-03-14* simple and to the point! ### 5/5 — Use it all the time. *2018-12-11* Simple, does what it should do. No annoying features, nothing to distract you. I use it at the gym every day. ### 5/5 — Perfect for weight training *2018-07-20, version 1.1* It has pretty flexible time options. Keeps the screen alive while you're exercising. And there is a simple beep when time is up. I love it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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