Countdown Timer & Banner Maker vs Switching Hourglass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown Timer & Banner Maker
Create dynamic bullet screen displays with customizable text, fonts, and animations. Also, track important dates with a full-screen countdown and count-up timer. Perfect for events, presentations, or personal reminders.
- Multiple bullet screen texts
- Full-screen countdowns
- Customizable fonts and colors
- Count-up timer function
- Animation effects
- Event and deadline tracking
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Transform your mobile phone into a dynamic bullet screen display with Barrage! This innovative software allows you to easily add and manage multiple bullet screen texts, making it perfect for live events, presentations, or just for fun. With Barrage, you can play subtitles through your mobile phone anytime and anywhere, ensuring your messages are always seen. Get inspired and customize your bullet screens with a wide variety of text fonts, colors, and animation effects. Barrage allows you to combine different styles to create the perfect display that suits your needs. -------Key Features:------- --Add and manage multiple bullet screen texts --Play subtitles on your mobile phone anytime, anywhere --Customize with various text fonts, colors, and animation effects --Create dynamic and engaging displays for events and presentations --Intuitive interface for easy adjustments and previews Never miss an important moment with Timer, the versatile countdown and count-up tool for your mobile phone. By specifying a target date, you can activate the countdown function and display it in full screen, making it perfect for tracking events, deadlines, and special occasions. The full-screen display ensures that the countdown is always visible so you stay on top of your schedule. If you don't have a specific date in mind, Timer also allows you to count up from a starting point. The flexible design of Timer means you can use it for a wide range of purposes, from personal goals to professional projects. -------Key Features:------- --Set a target date for countdowns --Display countdowns in full screen --Use the start button for count-ups --Track events, deadlines, and special occasions --User-friendly interface for easy setup and monitoring Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/mobilebarrageios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/mobilebarrageios/terms/
Switching Hourglass
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Switching Hourglass is a visual timer designed to help children and caregivers move from one activity to the next. Set a clear cue such as "5 more minutes" or "Bath time when the sand runs out." Showing both the ending and the next activity on screen helps everyone share the same expectation without relying only on repeated reminders. Main features: - Hourglass timer - Saved next actions - Sand color options - Finish sounds - Device notifications - Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean - Restore previous purchase The free version includes the basic timer. The Full Version unlocks additional colors and finish sounds and increases the number of saved next actions. Settings and saved actions are stored on this device. LIFLO does not collect your timer settings or saved action text. Data may be lost if the app is deleted, the device fails, or the operating system or storage is reset. This app is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or professional parenting guidance. Use it as a simple aid for everyday transitions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Switching Hourglass at none against Countdown Timer & Banner Maker's shown. Switching Hourglass also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Countdown Timer & Banner Maker sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Switching Hourglass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countdown Timer & Banner Maker ships an update every 3 months, Switching Hourglass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown Timer & Banner Maker | Switching Hourglass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipoApps | Chisato Yoshida |
In-app purchases
Countdown Timer & Banner Maker
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium features3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium features3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Unlimited add timingFree
- Remove Ads$0.99
Switching Hourglass
- Switching Hourglass Full$1.99
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