# Pure Countdown vs Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Countdown at 5.0 against Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's 4.3. Pure Countdown also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (600 vs 1). On price, 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 Stopwatch & Countdown Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pure Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopwatch & Countdown Timer has 600 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Countdown | Stopwatch & Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-countdown/id1086487033/reviews)** | [4.3 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **600** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Powalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085163533) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## 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 |


### Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488)

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Stopwatch, HIIT timer, Customizable parameters, Sound notifications, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalized Timer Settings | $16.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple and functional timer/stopwatch
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 🎯 Useful for workouts and training intervals
- 💾 Ability to save and recall workout routines
- 🔄 Works reliably once accessed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($8.99-$17/week)
- 🚫 Aggressive paywall blocks app access immediately
- ❌ No true free version available
- 🔐 Requires payment information before free trial
- ⚠️ Confusing subscription options and labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch stops when app is backgrounded
- App freezes on ad screens that don't fully load
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Pop-up ads block app usage
- Unauthorized charges continuing after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen timer display
- Background timer operation without keeping app open
- Better subscription cancellation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Countdown free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown Timer free?

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

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

Pure Countdown is rated higher. Pure Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown Timer averages 4.3 from 600 ratings.

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

Stopwatch & Countdown Timer shows ads; Pure Countdown does not.

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

Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Pure Countdown was updated on August 17, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer on September 26, 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.*