# Countdown Timer vs Time Will Tell

The clearest difference is rating: Time Will Tell at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. Time Will Tell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price, 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. Time Will Tell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Will Tell 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Will Tell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Time Will Tell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-will-tell/id6757646042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Hadley Wickham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868052607) |

## 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 |


### Time Will Tell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-will-tell/id6757646042)

This app provides a clear, visual countdown timer designed for speakers and session chairs. It offers color-coded alerts to indicate time remaining, helping users stay on track during presentations and lectures. The interface is optimized for visibility from a distance.

**Highlights:** Bold countdown display, Color-coded visual alerts, Customizable talk duration, Adjustable warning thresholds, Haptic alerts, Screen stays awake, Landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Time Will Tell free?

Time Will Tell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell?

Time Will Tell is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Time Will Tell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Time Will Tell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Time Will Tell?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Will Tell every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Time Will Tell on September 17, 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.*