Timer vs Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
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.
- Background timer notifications
- Selectable theme colors
- Selectable alarm sounds
- Vibration on/off
- Tablet support
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A Simple & Stylish Timer Stopwatch App. [Features] - Supports Tablet. - If App is in the background, notifies the timer completion. - Selectable Theme Color.("Ninja BLACK"/"Samurai WHITE"/"Sakura RED"/"Yuzu YELLOW"/"Ajisai BLUE"/"Matcha GREEN") - Selectable Alarm Sound.("Alarm Clock"/"Bell"/"Alert"/"Chime"/"Telephone"/"Cat"/"Dog"/"Bird") - Vibration On/Off ※ Timer is free, but you can hide the ad by buying a plug-in extension. URL Scheme: woodsmall-timer:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.
Countdown
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Never miss what matters. Event Tracker helps you keep track of important moments in your life—upcoming events, deadlines, anniversaries, trips, and more—all in one simple, organized place. Create events in seconds and let the app handle the rest. With smart notifications, you’ll be reminded right when you need to be. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets give you at-a-glance visibility, so your most important events are always front and center. Designed to feel native and lightweight, Event Tracker integrates seamlessly with iOS, making it easy to stay organized without distractions. Features: Create and manage events quickly and easily Notifications so you never forget an important date Home Screen widgets to see upcoming events at a glance Lock Screen widgets for instant access Clean, intuitive interface built for iOS Whether you’re planning ahead or counting down to something special, Event Tracker keeps your timeline clear and under control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Timer's shown. Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer ships an update fortnightly, Countdown every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woodsmall inc. | Jose Gerardo Palma Duran |
In-app purchases
Timer
- Monthly plan$0.491 Month
- Annual plan$5.991 Year
- Pay in full$6.99
Countdown
- Pro Version$1.99
Questions
Is Timer free?
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Do Timer or Countdown have ads?
Which is updated more often, Timer or Countdown?
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