# Countdown@ vs Repeat Timer App

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Repeat Timer App's 3.5. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (39K vs 30). Repeat Timer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Repeat Timer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Repeat Timer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Repeat Timer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Repeat Timer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [3.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Renu Narwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659617835) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### Repeat Timer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291)

This app adds unpredictability to routines with a customizable repeat timer. It enhances workouts, games, and daily tasks by introducing dynamic intervals and decision-making challenges. Enjoy a sleek design for seamless navigation and visual timing.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Task Mode with Random Timer, Decision-making Interval Timer, Adaptive Fitness Interval Timer, Productivity Pulse for Work Breaks, Gamer's Delight with Countdown Timer, Party Mode with Hidden Countdown, Sleek and Intuitive Design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly discounted price | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Repeat Timer App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Repeat Timer App averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Repeat Timer App have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Repeat Timer App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Repeat Timer App monthly. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Repeat Timer App on August 23, 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.*