# timer. vs Countdown Timer.

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer. at 4.8 against timer.'s 4.3. timer.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Timer. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 113 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Timer. every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Countdown Timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) |

## 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 Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797)

A user-friendly countdown application with a beautiful interface and extensive customization options. It offers Apple Watch and iCloud support, smart notifications, and widgets to keep you informed about upcoming events. The app is compatible with older iOS versions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns with user pictures, Apple Watch and iCloud synchronization, Smart notifications for upcoming events, Widget support for quick access, Compatibility with iOS 10 and above, Localization in multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer. free?

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

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

Countdown Timer. is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Countdown Timer. averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do timer. or Countdown Timer. have ads?

Neither timer. nor Countdown Timer. shows ads.

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

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Timer. every 6 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Countdown Timer. on September 18, 2026.

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