# Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Flip Timer & stopwatch

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid at fortnightly against Flip Timer & stopwatch's every 3 months. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 69%). Flip Timer & stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 691). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer Liquid against 4.6 for Flip Timer & stopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K ratings behind it against 691, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's.

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Flip Timer & stopwatch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid | Flip Timer & stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 691 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042)

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable colors and fonts, Interval and serial countdowns, Soft alarms, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Split view support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer – Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Countdown Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Visual Timer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Visually appealing timer
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users
- 👨‍🏫 Great for classrooms and work settings
- 🧒 Engaging for kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound or customizable alarms
- 🕰️ Limited timer duration (only up to 1 hour)
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤖 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases


### Flip Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207)

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Full-screen digital timer, Flip animation for time visualization, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Customizable reminder sounds, Background sound options, Keep screen on for progress viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All the skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward design
- 🚀 Large, easy-to-read display
- 💡 Unique flipping timer interface
- 🕰 Remembers previous time settings
- 👍 Works well for classroom/productivity use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer sometimes skips seconds or doesn't work accurately
- 💰 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🔒 Paid features should be included in free version
- 🔋 Timer stops working when device is locked or app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- Unable to stop/reset timer once started
- Ads prevent user from interacting with timer

**Requested features**

- Add option to set timer in hours/minutes/seconds
- Implement repeat/loop functionality for timer
- Allow custom alarm/notification sounds
- Improve landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

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

### Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Flip Timer & stopwatch?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid and Flip Timer & stopwatch are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 691 and 7.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Flip Timer & stopwatch have ads?

Both Visual Countdown Timer Liquid and Flip Timer & stopwatch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Flip Timer & stopwatch?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, and Flip Timer & stopwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid was updated on September 21, 2026 and Flip Timer & stopwatch on September 22, 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.*