Pure Countdown vs Arithmos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure Countdown
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.
- Minimalistic design
- Easy to use
- Countdown timer
- Game timer
- Quiz timer
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Easy to use countdown timer with minimalistic design. Perfect for quiz or board games where time does matter.
Arithmos
This utility app allows users to easily track counts with a simple tap interface and satisfying haptic feedback. Create unlimited, customizable counters for various purposes, all without ads or subscriptions. It works offline and offers data backup.
- Tap anywhere to count
- Satisfying haptic feedback
- Unlimited custom counters
- Works offline
- Data export/import backup
- Custom step values
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Counter apps got greedy. Subscriptions for counting. Ads between taps. Limits on how many counters you can have. TAP. COUNT. DONE. • Tap anywhere to count • Satisfying haptic feedback • Giant numbers, easy to read • Works instantly, no setup UNLIMITED COUNTERS Create as many counters as you need: • Gym reps and sets • Knitting rows • Bird sightings • Inventory counts • Event attendance • Prayer beads • Anything you count Each counter gets a name, color, and custom step value (+1, +5, +10, whatever you need). NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. $0.99 once. Forever. WORKS OFFLINE Counting in a warehouse? At the gym? In the woods birding? Arithmos works everywhere — no internet required. Your counts never leave your device. Export/Import Backup Data Across Unlimited Devices. Arithmos — Greek for "number" Pay once, own forever. Built with Love by AiofEffect LLC Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aiofeffect.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://aiofeffect.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Pure Countdown at free against Arithmos's paid. Pure Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pure Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arithmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pure Countdown against 5.0 for Arithmos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Pure Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Arithmos every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Countdown | Arithmos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomasz Powalka | Aiofeffect LLC |
Customer experience
Pure Countdown
Arithmos
In-app purchases
Pure Countdown
- Remove Ads from Pure Countdown$0.99
Arithmos
- Arithmos Lifetime$0.99
