Chronometer and Countdown vs About Timers
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)
About Timers
Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.
- Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches
- Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Completion notifications
- Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow)
- Reliable background operation
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TIMERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL About Timers is the most visually stunning way to run multiple timers and stopwatches on iPhone and iPad. Born in the kitchen — where managing multiple things at once is the difference between a great meal and a burnt one — but at home everywhere you need precise timing. MULTIPLE TIMERS, ALL AT ONCE Run as many timers as you need, simultaneously. Every timer is a visual tile with vibrant gradients, a glowing progress ring, and ambient light that pulses as it counts down. Pasta, sauce, vegetables — all on screen at the same time, each with its own alarm sound and repeat alerts. STOPWATCHES WITH SPLIT TRACKING Track laps, rounds, and splits with millisecond precision. Set a target time for each split — the app shows you instantly whether you were faster or slower, in green or red. Ideal for workouts, coaching, board games, or any activity where every second counts. DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO iOS • Home screen widgets in small, medium, and large • Lock screen widgets — circular progress and rectangular countdown • Time-sensitive notifications that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Dozens of color themes and gradient palettes: rainbow, gold, nova, and more. Choose your shape — circle, squircle, or rectangle. Ambient glow effects in gradient or solid styles. 15 custom app icons to match your home screen. This is what a timer app looks like when design actually matters. ABOUT TIMERS PRO Upgrade to unlock unlimited timers and stopwatches, lock screen widgets, Focus Mode (hide stopped timers for a cleaner view), alternative app icons, and every new theme added in future updates. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time purchase. Privacy: https://www.abouttimers.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.abouttimers.com/eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: About Timers at Free against Chronometer and Countdown's $0.99. About Timers also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 56 months). Chronometer and Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
About Timers is free to download; Chronometer and Countdown costs $0.99 up front. About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chronometer and Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
About Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: About Timers has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chronometer and Countdown ships an update every 56 months, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronometer and Countdown | About Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Gertjan.com |
Customer experience
Chronometer and Countdown
About Timers
In-app purchases
Chronometer and Countdown
No in-app purchases
About Timers
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- One-time Purchase$14.99
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