# Chronometer vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 82% against Chronometer's 0%. Countdown also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.1). Chronometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown is free to download; Chronometer costs $2.99 up front. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Chronometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chronometer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Chronometer ships an update every 5 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronometer | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronometer/id1562013733/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kilian Eisenegger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333678887) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronometer/id1562013733)

Easily track your watch's accuracy against atomic time. Simply set your watch to atomic time, take a photo of the dial within the app, and record the difference. Analyze daily deviations over 15 days to assess your watch's performance.

**Highlights:** Track daily watch accuracy, Compare against atomic time, Photo capture for time reading, Altitude recording, Save data in CSV format, Analyze 15-day data trends

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronometer free?

Chronometer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chronometer or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Chronometer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Chronometer or Countdown have ads?

Neither Chronometer nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chronometer or Countdown?

Chronometer ships an update every 5 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Chronometer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*