# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Countdown & Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown & Interval Timer at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Countdown & Interval Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Countdown & Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown & Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 weekly, Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Countdown & Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-interval-timer/id6759101882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 227 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Tingogo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689008236) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

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

This app allows you to create and manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously. Build complex, multi-step routines for workouts, cooking, or focus sessions with customizable alerts and on-the-fly adjustments.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Customizable multi-step routines, On-the-fly time adjustments, Countdown to specific dates, Lap recording for stopwatches, Routine templates (Tabata, Pomodoro), Home screen widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $69.99 | 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 & Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-interval-timer/id6759101882)

This app offers a versatile timer for various tasks, including focus sessions, training intervals, and everyday countdowns. Customize timers, run multiple simultaneously, and monitor progress with home screen widgets and live activities. Sync across devices via iCloud and enjoy a clean, ad-free interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer types (Pomodoro, Interval, Step), Customizable countdowns, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Home screen widgets and Live Activities, iCloud sync across devices, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Countdown & Interval Timer free?

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

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

Countdown & Interval Timer is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Countdown & Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Countdown & Interval Timer on October 28, 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.*