# timer. vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against timer.'s 4.3. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (186K vs 170). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **186K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## What reviewers say

### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 186K ratings.

### Do timer. or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or Countdown?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 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.*