Chronometer and Countdown vs LDM Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronometer and Countdown
This utility app transforms your device into a precise stopwatch and countdown timer. It's ideal for timing sporting events, athletic training, or any situation requiring accurate time measurement. The app allows simultaneous operation of both stopwatch and countdown functions.
- Simultaneous stopwatch and countdown
- Chronometer functionality
- Interruption and resumption of stopwatch
- Lap timing for sequential events
- Manually adjustable countdown via numeric keypad
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“Chronometer and Countdown” turns your iPhone / iTouch into a stopwatch and/or countdown timer. Useful in sporting competitions or during athletic training to measure athletic performance, in motor racing and wherever it is necessary to use a stopwatch and/or countdown. Features: - The stopwatch and the countdown can be executed together - Chronometer - Interruption and resumption of the stopwatch counting - "Lap" for measuring the arrival of two subsequent events - Countdown time adjustable manually (using the numeric keypad of the device)
LDM Connect
Streamline onsite project measurements by wirelessly connecting to a Bluetooth laser distance meter. Organize dimensions by project, enhance clarity with photos, and instantly share data via email. Eliminates the need for manual note-taking and paper records.
- Bluetooth laser distance meter connection
- Organize measurements by project
- Add photos to projects
- Edit, delete, and rename measurements
- Tag measurements for clarity
- Email project summaries
- Unlimited projects
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No more scribbling dimensions on blocks of wood! Let the new LDM Connect app free you from the tedious and error-prone task of recording onsite project dimensions and measurements by hand! No more easy-to-lose scraps of wood or paper to find, store or track! LDM Connect keeps your productivity high by keeping measurements organized by Project, made clearer with Photos, and made instantly shareable via email to your crew or co-workers. The app connects your Bluetooth enabled Laser Dimension Master 165-BT laser distance meter, by Calculated Industries, with your Apple mobile devices. The main screen shows your list of Projects. The number of projects you can create is limited only by your smart device’s available storage. The number of Photos in a Project will be shown next to its name. The Measurements taken within a Project are automatically saved with time/date and displayed with the most recent ones on top. Measurements and Photos can be added, edited, deleted and renamed or tagged with up to 25 characters for clarity (i.e., “south bedroom window”). Complete Projects with all Measurements and Photos can be emailed to your team for improved communication, productivity and record keeping. Additional notes, comments or questions can be included in the email to increase understanding and productivity. Improve the efficiency and accuracy of your jobsite measuring with Calculated Industries new Laser Dimension Master 165-BT and the new LDM Connect app! The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Calculated Industries is under license. LDM Connect is a trademark of Calculated Industries. Calculated Industries® and Dimension Master® are both registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LDM Connect at Free against Chronometer and Countdown's $0.99. LDM Connect also leads on update cadence (every 15 months vs every 56 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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LDM Connect is free to download; Chronometer and Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Chronometer and Countdown against 1.0 for LDM Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Chronometer and Countdown ships an update every 56 months, LDM Connect every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronometer and Countdown | LDM Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Calculated Industries |
Customer experience
Chronometer and Countdown
LDM Connect
In-app purchases
Chronometer and Countdown
No in-app purchases
LDM Connect
No in-app purchases
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