# Countdown Timer vs Timer Countdown & Share

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer Countdown & Share at none against Countdown Timer's 5. Countdown Timer's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Timer Countdown & Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer Countdown & Share every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Timer Countdown & Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-count-to-days/id1069060573/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **371** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Pudari Lokesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874594970) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-count-to-days/id1069060573)

Track and manage upcoming events with a customizable countdown timer. Organize occasions by category, add personal photos, and stay updated with a home screen widget. Share your excitement with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event categories, Customizable photos, Home screen widget, Event reminders, Countdown in various units, Shareable countdowns, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access + Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access + Huge Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for remembering events
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Works on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Too many bugs
- 🐛 Link to share won't work
- 🐛 Requires payment for more than one countdown
- 🐛 Pictures turn sideways

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Too many bugs
- Link to share won't work
- Pictures turn sideways
- Widget broken

**Requested features**

- Option to choose years, weeks, days, and hours for countdowns
- Event can have multiple pictures like a slideshow
- Ability to set repeat dates for 2 or 3 weeks


### Timer Countdown & Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-countdown-and-share/id6804558361)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timer Countdown & Share free?

Timer Countdown & Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown Timer or Timer Countdown & Share have ads?

Neither Countdown Timer nor Timer Countdown & Share shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Timer Countdown & Share?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timer Countdown & Share every 11 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Timer Countdown & Share on November 10, 2026.

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