# Progress Timer vs Visual Countdown Pixel Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Countdown Pixel Timer at 5.0 against Progress Timer's 4.1. Visual Countdown Pixel Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Progress Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Countdown Pixel Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Progress Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Countdown Pixel Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Progress Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Visual Countdown Pixel Timer's.

Progress Timer ships an update every 8 months, Visual Countdown Pixel Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress Timer | Visual Countdown Pixel Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-pixel-timer/id6460258766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377)

This app helps you manage timed tasks with visual progress bars and countdowns. You can set custom titles and durations, and repeat timer groups. It continues counting in the background and notifies you even when the screen is locked.

**Highlights:** Visual progress bars, Customizable timer titles, Repeatable timer groups, Background operation, Sound notifications, Save and recall timer lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Countdown Pixel Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-pixel-timer/id6460258766)

Transform daily tasks into captivating visual experiences with a dynamic pixel countdown. Track time for studying, workouts, chores, and games with customizable colors and alerts. Seamlessly integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Dynamic pixel countdown visualization, Customizable pixel colors and alarm sounds, Serial countdown sequences, Looping countdowns for continuous tasks, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Visual time tracking for various activities

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Timer Visual Countdown | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixel Timer Visual Countdown | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixel Timer Visual Countdown | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Timer | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress Timer free?

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

### Is Visual Countdown Pixel Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress Timer or Visual Countdown Pixel Timer?

Visual Countdown Pixel Timer is rated higher. Progress Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Visual Countdown Pixel Timer averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Progress Timer or Visual Countdown Pixel Timer have ads?

Both Progress Timer and Visual Countdown Pixel Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress Timer or Visual Countdown Pixel Timer?

Progress Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Visual Countdown Pixel Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Progress Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Visual Countdown Pixel Timer on September 17, 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.*