# Countdown Timer vs Test Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Test Timer at none against Countdown Timer's shown. Test Timer also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Countdown Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Test Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Test Timer's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Test Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Test Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-timer-monitor-your-time/id1568837510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Andy Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568837512) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### Test Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-timer-monitor-your-time/id1568837510)

This app helps you simulate test conditions by managing your time per question and overall. It offers features like running multiple timers, saving presets, and quick access via widgets and complications.

**Highlights:** Time tracking per question and overall, Control timer outside the app, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Save preset configurations, Lock Screen Widget and Control Center access, Watch Complication support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Test Timer+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Test Timer free?

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

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

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Test Timer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Countdown Timer shows ads; Test Timer does not.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Test Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Test Timer on October 25, 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.*