# Timer with Sections vs Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

The clearest difference is price: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid at Free against Timer with Sections's $1.99. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on ratings volume (691 vs 20). Timer with Sections's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download; Timer with Sections costs $1.99 up front. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Timer with Sections asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer with Sections against 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer Liquid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 691 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Timer with Sections's written reviews are positive against 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's.

Timer with Sections ships an update every 2 weeks, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer with Sections | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-with-sections/id315973422/reviews) | [4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **691** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Fries](https://appshunter.io/developer/315973425) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer with Sections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-with-sections/id315973422)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage time during performances by dividing it into customizable sections. It visually displays elapsed and remaining time for both individual sections and the entire event, with options to adjust timing on the fly.

**Highlights:** Structure time into sections, Intuitive time visualization, Adjust schedule during performance, Pause, skip, or reset sections, Alarm option for section ends, Log finished performance data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042)

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable colors and fonts, Interval and serial countdowns, Soft alarms, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Split view support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer – Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Countdown Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Visual Timer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Visually appealing timer
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users
- 👨‍🏫 Great for classrooms and work settings
- 🧒 Engaging for kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound or customizable alarms
- 🕰️ Limited timer duration (only up to 1 hour)
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤖 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer with Sections free?

Timer with Sections costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer with Sections or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Timer with Sections and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 691 ratings respectively.

### Do Timer with Sections or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid have ads?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Timer with Sections does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer with Sections or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Timer with Sections ships an update every 2 weeks, and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. Most recently, Timer with Sections was updated on September 14, 2026 and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid on September 21, 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.*