# Section Timer vs Basic Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Countdown Timer at none against Section Timer's 1. Basic Countdown Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Section Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Section Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Section Timer | Basic Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section-timer/id1665238625/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [标勇 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644652564) | [Thomas Donohue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768954344) |

## What reviewers say

### Section Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section-timer/id1665238625)

This app helps you manage your focus and break times with a simple interface. It supports both standard timers and countdowns, and includes a dedicated rest mode for breaks.

**Highlights:** Simple design, Timer support, Countdown support, Rest (break) mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase for lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Basic Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-countdown-timer/id6692619076)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Section Timer free?

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

### Is Basic Countdown Timer free?

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

### Do Section Timer or Basic Countdown Timer have ads?

Section Timer shows ads; Basic Countdown Timer does not.

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