Comparison

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid vs Lily pad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

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
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This is the only timer app you need. Stay focused and on time—perfect for studying, cooking, and more. Introducing Liquid Timer - the ultimate countdown tool for everyone. Whether you're looking to increase productivity, reduce stress, or simply have fun, Liquid Timer has got you covered. With its clear and easy-to-understand interface, Liquid Timer is the perfect countdown app to track time until a specific event or deadline. Say goodbye to the stress and anxiety of missing deadlines, and hello to a more organized, efficient you. But that's not all - Liquid Timer is also a fun and engaging way for kids to learn the concept of time. Use it to set up countdown timers for playtime and meals or use it as a tool to help kids manage their homework time. And the best part? Liquid Timer is highly customizable to fit your specific needs. Adjust the colors, fonts, and display to suit any situation, and take advantage of additional features like pausing, restarting, and resetting the timer for maximum versatility and flexibility. Whether you're working on a project, practicing a presentation, or simply trying to get through your to-do list, Liquid Timer's countdown feature is the perfect tool to keep you on track. With features like interval and serial countdowns, split view support for iPad, soft alarms, and endless loop, Liquid Timer has everything you need to take your countdown game to the next level. Siri and Shortcuts integration. Download Liquid Timer today and start counting down to success like never before. For more, please visit https://watchtowerapps.com Cancellation of Subscription: To manage your subscription, follow the instructions at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Read our policy at: https://watchtowerapps.com/privacy/app/Liquid%20Countdown%20Timer Terms of Use: For the terms governing the use of our app, please visit: http://watchtowerapps.com/terms/app/Liquid%20Countdown%20Timer For any inquiries, kindly reach out to us at hello@watchtowerapps.com. We are here to assist you!

About

Lily pad

This app offers a gentle approach to time management, reducing stress during daily tasks like meal prep or getting ready. It aids in building routines, overcoming procrastination, and achieving a better activity balance.

Highlights
  • Manually adjust visual timer
  • Create multiple timers
  • Distraction-free time tracking
  • Build routines
  • Reduce stress with time management
Features
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Enjoy a gentle time awareness by having our visual timer as an aid. We created this app to have less stress during activities that require time management. Like preparing to go outside or making a meal. It also helps to build up routines, to get started with things one postpones, or get a better balance between activities. Features: - Manually adjust your visual timer - Create multiple timers - Keep track of the time, free from distraction

Screenshots

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid4 screens
Lily pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid at 4.6 against Lily pad's 3.7. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (691 vs 3). Lily pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Lily pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 691 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lily pad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, Lily pad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid versus Lily pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Countdown Timer LiquidLily pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (691 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings691 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz KaytanciFreek Lever

Customer experience

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

All ratings691 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.5%

Lily pad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Lily pad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Timer – Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Timer – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Timer – Annual$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Countdown Timer$4.99
  • Lifetime Visual Timer$9.99
None

Lily pad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lily pad free?
Lily pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Lily pad?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is rated higher. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Lily pad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Lily pad have ads?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Lily pad does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid or Lily pad?
Visual Countdown Timer Liquid ships an update fortnightly, and Lily pad every 6 days. Most recently, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lily pad on July 21, 2026.

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