# Pure Countdown vs Fullscreen Clock

The clearest difference is ads: Pure Countdown at none against Fullscreen Clock's shown. Pure Countdown also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Fullscreen Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fullscreen Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fullscreen Clock has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Fullscreen Clock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Countdown | Fullscreen Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Powalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085163533) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033)

A simple and minimalist countdown timer designed for games and quizzes. Easily set timers with a clean interface. Ideal for situations where precise timing is crucial.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic design, Easy to use, Countdown timer, Game timer, Quiz timer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads from Pure Countdown | $0.99 | one-time |


### Fullscreen Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342)

Transform your device into a stylish flip clock that doubles as a productivity tool. Enhance your workspace with aesthetic widgets and utilize the integrated focus timer for improved concentration during study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Iconic flip clock animation, Deep focus timer (Pomodoro/custom), Stunning home screen widgets, Elegant and minimalist interface, Extensive customization options, Versatile timers and stopwatch, Floating clock for iPadOS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Great tool
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Awesome clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🐛 Buggy widget
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Hard to exit
- 👎 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't adjust for DST
- Clock resets when exiting app
- Hangs up on some devices
- Ads cover the clock

**Requested features**

- Add color customization
- Integrate date display
- Add 12-hour time format with AM/PM
- Improve countdown timer functionality
- Add stopwatch widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Countdown free?

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

### Is Fullscreen Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pure Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?

Pure Countdown is rated higher. Pure Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fullscreen Clock averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Pure Countdown or Fullscreen Clock have ads?

Fullscreen Clock shows ads; Pure Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and Fullscreen Clock every 8 days. Most recently, Pure Countdown was updated on August 17, 2026 and Fullscreen Clock on September 25, 2026.

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