# Presentation Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Stopwatch & Countdown at 4.1 against Presentation Timer's 2.6. Stopwatch & Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). Presentation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Presentation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stopwatch & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Presentation Timer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presentation Timer | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takuya Murakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/290776110) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573)

A straightforward timer designed for presentations. Set multiple bell alerts and observe color changes as time progresses. Supports both count-up and count-down modes, with manual bell ringing and screen rotation.

**Highlights:** Multiple bell timings, Color-changing timer, Manual bell ringing, Count-up/count-down modes, Screen rotation support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Presentation Timer free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Presentation Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?

Stopwatch & Countdown is rated higher. Presentation Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Presentation Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Presentation Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Presentation Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Presentation Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on September 7, 2026.

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