# Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Swipe Tally Counter

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid and Swipe Tally Counter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 33% of Swipe Tally Counter's. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on ratings volume (694 vs 13) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Swipe Tally Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Swipe Tally Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Swipe Tally Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 694 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 33% of Swipe Tally Counter's.

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Swipe Tally Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid | Swipe Tally Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-tally-counter/id6472943716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) |

## 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


### Swipe Tally Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-tally-counter/id6472943716)

This digital tallying app offers an intuitive interface for managing multiple counts with customizable swipe gestures. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts, use home screen widgets for quick access, and archive your tallies. Enjoy interactive feedback and track the last incrementation timestamp.

**Highlights:** Multiple counters, Swipe gestures for incrementing, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Widget and interactive widget extensions, Archive and save counters, Custom incrementation settings, Haptic, sound, and speech feedback

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Swipe Tally Counter Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

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

### Is Swipe Tally Counter free?

Swipe Tally Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Swipe Tally Counter?

Swipe Tally Counter is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Swipe Tally Counter averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Swipe Tally Counter have ads?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Swipe Tally Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Swipe Tally Counter?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, and Swipe Tally Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid was updated on October 17, 2026 and Swipe Tally Counter on October 19, 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.*