# Countdown Timer vs Dynamic Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.8 against Dynamic Timer's 1.0. Countdown Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Dynamic Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dynamic Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dynamic Timer'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, Dynamic Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Dynamic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Strigunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118406318) | [Pinso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386620072) |

## 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


### Dynamic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663)

Manage your time effectively with customizable timers and to-do list widgets. Stay focused on tasks, track countdowns with live activities on your lock screen and dynamic island, and never forget a reminder.

**Highlights:** Lock screen and Dynamic Island timers, Live Activities countdowns, To-do list widgets, Pomodoro timer support, Digital clock display, Calendar import for reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Dynamic Timer free?

Dynamic Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Dynamic Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Dynamic Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown Timer nor Dynamic Timer shows ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Dynamic Timer monthly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dynamic Timer on September 8, 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.*