Comparison

Section Timer vs Count Up Down Timer

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

Head to head

Section Timer

a focus and break timer

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

Count Up Down Timer

Swipe to set, count & speed

Free

📊 Productivity

No ratingsView app →

About

Section Timer

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

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1. Simple design 2. Support timer or countdown 3. Support rest(break) mode

About

Count Up Down Timer

Features

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Zero hassle. Total control. "CountUpDownTimer" redefines how you interact with time. ■ The Magic of Swipe Forget tapping numbers. Just swipe to set your time with incredible smoothness. This intuitive interface lets you focus on what matters most, instantly. ■ Seamless Mode Switching Changed your mind? Switch between Count-Up and Count-Down even during measurement. Flexibility is now at your fingertips. ■ Groundbreaking Speed Control Adjust the flow of time itself. Run your timer at 2x or 0.5x speed. • Use 2x speed to challenge yourself and boost productivity. • Use slow-motion for tasks that require steady pacing. Experience a completely new way to manage your day. ■ Perfect For: • Cooking: Set timers instantly with a simple swipe. • Training & Study: Apply healthy pressure using speed-up features. • Complex Tasks: Flexibly switch modes as your workflow evolves. Ultimate simplicity meets high-end functionality. Feel what it’s like to truly master your time.

Screenshots

Section Timer4 screens

Count Up Down Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up Down Timer at none against Section Timer's 1. Section Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Section Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Count Up Down Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Section Timer versus Count Up Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Section Timer	Count Up Down Timer
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (1 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	1 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 3 weeks
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	9 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	标勇张	Satoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Section Timer

One-time1

Purchase for lifetime$4.99

None

Count Up Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Section Timer free?

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

Is Count Up Down Timer free?

Count Up Down Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Section Timer or Count Up Down Timer have ads?

Both Section Timer and Count Up Down Timer show ads.

Which is updated more often, Section Timer or Count Up Down Timer?

Section Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Section Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Count Up Down Timer on September 23, 2026.