# HangClimb Timer vs CountDown

The clearest difference is rating: HangClimb Timer at 4.8 against CountDown's 4.4. HangClimb Timer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 60%) and ratings volume (284 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HangClimb Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HangClimb Timer has 284 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of HangClimb Timer's written reviews are positive against 60% of CountDown's.

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, CountDown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HangClimb Timer | CountDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-hangboard-timer/id6474488426/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riley Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424450508) | [Ian Docherty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702276130) |

## What reviewers say

### HangClimb Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509)

Create, modify, and execute custom hangboard climbing workouts with a simple interface. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health. Control workouts directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Custom workout creation, Workout editing (sets, reps), Hangboard workout execution, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Effective for workouts
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing design
- 🤔 Tedious workout editing
- 🤔 Quiet beep sound
- 🤔 Rest time limit too short
- 🤔 Can't delete sets/hangs

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- Timer stops counting down when not actively using app
- Cannot figure out how to get sound notifications

**Requested features**

- Option to exceed 60 second reps
- Ability to delete sets within a workout
- Ability to delete hangs, hold and hold types
- Rest time limit to be uncapped
- Changeable sound options


### CountDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-hangboard-timer/id6474488426)

This app helps climbers build custom hangboard workouts quickly and efficiently. It offers a simple interface to personalize grip types, feedback, and workout structure. Track your progress with detailed history and notes to optimize training.

**Highlights:** Build custom workouts, Create custom grip types, Personalize visual, audible, haptic feedback, View workout history, Add workout notes, Start timers without creating workouts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HangClimb Timer free?

HangClimb Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CountDown free?

CountDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HangClimb Timer or CountDown?

HangClimb Timer is rated higher. HangClimb Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while CountDown averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do HangClimb Timer or CountDown have ads?

Neither HangClimb Timer nor CountDown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HangClimb Timer or CountDown?

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, and CountDown every 3 months. Most recently, HangClimb Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and CountDown on October 8, 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.*