Comparison

Countdown Timer vs Stage Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer

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
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--- Countdown – Your Simple & Elegant Countdown Timer --- Never lose track of important moments again! Countdown is a beautifully minimalistic app designed to help you track upcoming events effortlessly. Whether you're counting down the days until a special occasion or looking back at memorable moments, this app keeps everything in one place. With Countdown, you can set a timer for any future event—birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or important deadlines. If you enter a past date, the app will count up instead, letting you see how much time has passed since a memorable event. + Simple, Clean & Intuitive + Designed for a seamless experience, Countdown offers a distraction-free interface with a sleek and minimalistic look. It's perfect for users who want a straightforward countdown timer without unnecessary clutter. Just enter a date, and the app does the rest! + Perfect for Any Occasion + Event Countdown – Track upcoming holidays, concerts, weddings, and more. Special Moments – Count the days to your anniversary, birthday, or graduation. Goal Tracking – Stay motivated by counting down to your fitness goals or personal milestones. Work & Study Deadlines – Keep an eye on project due dates, exam schedules, and important meetings. Count Up Feature – Reflect on past events by seeing how much time has passed since a significant date. + Works Across Your Apple Devices + Enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start a countdown on one device and check it on another without missing a beat. ** Why Choose Countdown? ** Minimalistic & Easy-to-Use – No complicated settings, just enter a date and go! Flexible Counting – Countdown to future events or count up from past moments. Perfect for All Life Events – From daily tasks to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Seamless Apple Integration – Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/terms/

About

Stage Timer

Features
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Stay organized, stay on time, and never miss a cue with Stage Timer—the ultimate countdown timer and schedule tracker designed for stage performers, event professionals, and anyone who needs to manage their time efficiently. Key Features: • Real-Time Countdown: See exactly how much time is left in your current meeting, performance, or event. • Next Event Overview: Always be prepared with a clear view of what’s coming up next. • Room Availability Display: Place Stage Timer outside your meeting room to show when it will be available again. • Calendar Integration: Sync seamlessly with your existing calendar to keep everything in one place. • Customizable Alerts: Set reminders to ensure you stay on track and wrap up on time. • Intuitive Design: A sleek, minimalist interface designed for focus during live events, meetings, or presentations.

Screenshots

Countdown Timer2 screens
Stage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stage Timer at none against Countdown Timer's shown. Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Stage Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown Timer versus Stage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerStage Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsRobin Nap

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.95
4 purchases

Stage Timer

One-time4
  • Small Croissant$2.99
  • Two Croissants$4.99
  • Croissant & Jam$7.99
Show 1 more
  • Breakfast$14.99

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stage Timer free?
Stage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Timer or Stage Timer have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; Stage Timer does not.

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