# Reveal Timer vs Countdown With Me

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reveal Timer at none against Countdown With Me's 1. Reveal Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Countdown With Me's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown With Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reveal Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reveal Timer against 5.0 for Countdown With Me. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Reveal Timer ships an update every 3 months, Countdown With Me every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reveal Timer | Countdown With Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reveal-timer/id1116765837/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-me/id1227308227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayden Panhuyzen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482966263) | [David McKay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308226) |

## What reviewers say

### Reveal Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reveal-timer/id1116765837)

This app provides a countdown to upcoming Apple keynote events, keeping fans informed and engaged. It offers convenient access through Apple Watch and a Today widget, with automatic updates and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown to Apple keynotes, Apple Watch app and complication, Today widget, Automatic event updates, Customizable notifications, AirPlay Mirroring and TV Out support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown With Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-me/id1227308227)

Create visually stunning countdown timers for any event with personalized backgrounds, themes, and AI-generated art. Syncs across devices, integrates with your calendar, and offers live lock screen activities.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown timers, Custom backgrounds and themes, AI-generated artwork, iCloud sync across devices, Calendar event integration, Live lock screen activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reveal Timer free?

Reveal Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown With Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reveal Timer or Countdown With Me?

Reveal Timer and Countdown With Me are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Reveal Timer or Countdown With Me have ads?

Countdown With Me shows ads; Reveal Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reveal Timer or Countdown With Me?

Reveal Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown With Me every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reveal Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Countdown With Me on October 3, 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.*