# timer. vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Buddy at every 9 days against timer.'s every 3 months. Countdown Buddy also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 170) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K 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 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## 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 Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

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

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

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

Neither timer. nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

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

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on September 26, 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.*