Comparison

Dial Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dial Timer

Features
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A dial timer. To set the timer, rotate the dial with your finger to the desired time. When you release your finger the timer will begin counting down to zero. The timer max duration can be set from 60 seconds to 16 hours. The on/off button will start and stop the timer. Dial Timer will send a notification if your device is in sleep mode.

About

Stopwatch & Countdown

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Large-display stopwatch
  • Countdown timer function
  • Customizable colors
  • Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds)
  • Simple and intuitive operation
  • Suitable for sports and games
Features
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Stopwatch with large-sized numbers. Countdown function included. Simple operation makes it easy for anyone to use. It can be used for athletics and party games with time limits. ●Basic usage 1. How to start Tap the start button or the time. 2. How to stop Tap the Stop button or the time. 3. How to reset Tap the reset button. ● Countdown function You can use the countdown function by selecting "Countdown" in the "Mode" item of the setting screen. The start time of the timer can be changed freely (the default setting is 10 minutes). ● Other settings 1. Color settings You can change the color of the text. The background can be selected from white or black. 2. Display settings You can set whether to show or hide "hour", "minute", "second", and "millisecond" individually. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens
Stopwatch & Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dial Timer at none against Stopwatch & Countdown's 3. Dial Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Stopwatch & Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dial Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dial Timer versus Stopwatch & Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial TimerStopwatch & Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn MillhouseNAOYA ONO

In-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stopwatch & Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$24.99

Questions

Is Dial Timer free?
Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?
Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dial Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?
Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Dial Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Dial Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?
Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Dial Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on September 7, 2026.

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