# Countdown Timer vs CountFlow

The clearest difference is rating: CountFlow at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. CountFlow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CountFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

CountFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, CountFlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | CountFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Samuel Rodas Aroche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706040833) |

## 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 |


### CountFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239)

Manage your time and events with this versatile utility. Create countdowns, track scores with a customizable scoreboard, and use a simple tap counter. It also features a smart calendar and time unit conversion.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable scoreboard, Tap counter, Smart calendar view, Time unit conversion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is CountFlow free?

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

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

CountFlow is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CountFlow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or CountFlow have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and CountFlow show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and CountFlow every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and CountFlow on October 1, 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.*