# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Countdown Stopwatch

The clearest difference is price: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at Free against Countdown Stopwatch's $1.99. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 2). Countdown Stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download; Countdown Stopwatch costs $1.99 up front. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Countdown Stopwatch every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Countdown Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stopwatch/id6446262141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 211 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Kristofer Shamloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122330979) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### Countdown Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stopwatch/id6446262141)

This utility app provides a customizable stopwatch with a countdown start feature. Users can adjust the countdown duration and the starting phrase. It also keeps a history of recent timing sessions.

**Highlights:** Adjustable countdown start duration, Customizable start phrase, Recent history list, Stopwatch functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Countdown Stopwatch free?

Countdown Stopwatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Countdown Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Countdown Stopwatch does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown Stopwatch every 6 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown Stopwatch on September 10, 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.*