# Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 75% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 81 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

Timer ships an update fortnightly, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619)

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

**Highlights:** Background timer notifications, Selectable theme colors, Selectable alarm sounds, Vibration on/off, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Pay in full | $6.99 | one-time |


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

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

Both Timer and Stopwatch & Countdown show ads.

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

Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on September 23, 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.*