Comparison

Countdown Timer vs ShareTimer

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

ShareTimer

Features
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ShareTimer is a free timer app that allows you to share timers with others. You can manage multiple timers simultaneously, supporting both countdown and countup modes. Get notifications even when the app is running in the background. Key Features Multiple Timer Management Manage up to 5 timers simultaneously. Countdown/Countup Support Not only measure time, but also track elapsed time. Timer Sharing Functionality Share your configured timers with others. Background Notifications Get completion notifications even when the app is closed. Auto Repeat Automatically restart timers after completion. Additional Features Custom time settings Customizable alarm sounds Vibration settings Dark mode support Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) Theme color customization Screen lock prevention Premium Version Benefits Ad-free experience Priority support Access to premium features [Terms of Use] The terms of use for this app can be viewed from the settings screen within the app. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Screenshots

Countdown Timer2 screens
ShareTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareTimer at none against Countdown Timer's 17. ShareTimer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads 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. ShareTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown Timer versus ShareTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerShareTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsWataru Naotsuka

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
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  • 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
None

ShareTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareTimer free?
ShareTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Timer or ShareTimer have ads?
Both Countdown Timer and ShareTimer show ads.

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