Stair Stringer vs CountMeDown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stair Stringer
This app calculates all necessary measurements for building a stair stringer, including risers, run, angle, and length. Easily adjust parameters and switch between Imperial and Metric units. Share your calculated results via email or text.
- Calculates stair risers and run
- Determines stair angle and stringer length
- Calculates step height and tread depth
- Determines the number of steps
- Adjustable parameters
- Imperial or Metric units
- Share results via email/text
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This App is used for finding the measurements needed to construct a Stair Stringer. It calculates stair risers and run, stair angle, stringer length, step height, tread depth, and the number of steps required for a given run of stairs. Easy to adjust parameters to customize and fit your requirements. Inputs and Results can be Imperial or Metric. The calculated results can be emailed or texted as needed.
CountMeDown
This app is designed for racing sailors to manage start sequences. It offers easy access to start, stop, and rest functions, allows syncing to the closest minute, and supports custom countdown sequences for various racing scenarios. A voice countdown feature keeps hands free during the race.
- Start, Stop & Rest buttons on home screen
- Sync to closest minute (up & down)
- Custom countdown sequences
- Voice countdown feature
- Specify sequence minute length
- Specify number of classes & interval
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Made Specifically to satisfy the Racing Sailor during Start Sequence. Start, Stop & Rest buttons all Accessible on home screen! Sync to closest minute if you missed the gun - both up & down. Set countdown minutes easily... specify Sequence minute length, Number of classes & Interval/gap between Class starts. Custom Countdown sequences for Match Racing starts, including Attention, Entry & Flight info. AND, CountMeDown includes a VOICE countdown - allowing you to keep your hands free & head in the game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountMeDown at 100% against Stair Stringer's 67%. Stair Stringer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Stair Stringer costs $1.99 and CountMeDown $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stair Stringer ships an update every 5 weeks, CountMeDown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stair Stringer | CountMeDown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | H3Apps LLC | Susanne LEECH |
Customer experience
Stair Stringer
CountMeDown
In-app purchases
Stair Stringer
No in-app purchases
CountMeDown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stair Stringer free?
Is CountMeDown free?
Do Stair Stringer or CountMeDown have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stair Stringer or CountMeDown?
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