# Cool Countdown vs Interval Timer X Workout Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cool Countdown at none against Interval Timer X Workout Timer's 1. Cool Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Interval Timer X Workout Timer's advantage is ratings volume (686 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer X Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cool Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cool Countdown against 4.8 for Interval Timer X Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer X Workout Timer has 686 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cool Countdown's written reviews are positive against 94% of Interval Timer X Workout Timer's.

Cool Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Interval Timer X Workout Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool Countdown | Interval Timer X Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-countdown/id1024567263/reviews)** | [4.8 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-x-workout-timer/id1448144846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **686** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Simkovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/959904647) | [世恬 颜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448144845) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-countdown/id1024567263)

This app provides a visually engaging countdown and count-up timer with an authentic design. It's ideal for managing time for various activities, from children's tasks to personal projects, offering animated visuals and customizable durations.

**Highlights:** Stylish design with animated time flow, Visual and sound notifications, Works in device lock or sleep mode, Wide range of time durations (seconds to 100 hours), Counts time past completion, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Interval Timer X Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-x-workout-timer/id1448144846)

This versatile timer helps you structure workouts, manage daily tasks, and achieve fitness goals. Customize routines, track progress with visual cues, and stay motivated with customizable sounds. Ideal for HIIT, Tabata, yoga, and more.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Standalone interval timer/counter, Routine combination feature, Customizable warning sounds, Intuitive interface with dark mode, Background usage support, Workout summary and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interval Timer X Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interval timer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Useful for workouts
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Interval set index display issue
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Audio ducking for music playback
- Voice countdown
- Ability to store custom settings automatically
- Vibration option in addition to audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cool Countdown free?

Cool Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Interval Timer X Workout Timer free?

Interval Timer X Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cool Countdown or Interval Timer X Workout Timer?

Cool Countdown is rated higher. Cool Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Interval Timer X Workout Timer averages 4.8 from 686 ratings.

### Do Cool Countdown or Interval Timer X Workout Timer have ads?

Interval Timer X Workout Timer shows ads; Cool Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cool Countdown or Interval Timer X Workout Timer?

Cool Countdown ships an update every 6 months, and Interval Timer X Workout Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cool Countdown was updated on September 26, 2026 and Interval Timer X Workout Timer on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*