# Countdown Timer vs AClock

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Timer at none against AClock's shown. Countdown Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 53). AClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of AClock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, AClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | AClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319/reviews)** | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aclock-pomodoro-and-timer/id1502827492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Strigunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118406318) | [Zhengzhou Sibo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803144645) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319)

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Count-up timer, Event tracking, Time remaining, Time elapsed, Event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 No ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No unnecessary permissions or tracking
- 👍 Minimalistic and clean design
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality (single timer only)

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Countdown not working as expected in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Allow multiple timers/countdowns
- Provide more customization options


### AClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aclock-pomodoro-and-timer/id1502827492)

This minimalist clock app offers a variety of display styles, including page-turning and classic digital. It includes a stopwatch, countdown timer, and Pomodoro timer, with customizable colors, fonts, and motivational slogans. The app also features a night mode for eye protection and is designed for extreme power saving.

**Highlights:** Page turning and classic digital clock displays, Built-in stopwatch and countdown timer, Pomodoro timer functionality, Countdown to specific dates, Customizable font, color, and background, Night mode for eye protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is AClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or AClock?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while AClock averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or AClock have ads?

AClock shows ads; Countdown Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or AClock?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, and AClock every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and AClock on September 24, 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.*