Comparison

TimerZ vs Smooth Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimerZ

This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Background operation
  • Customizable alarms and sounds
  • Timer chaining and looping
  • Activity history logging
  • Dropbox integration
Features
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Why did we create another timer app when there are already dozens in the App Store? Because “Timer Z is the Last Timer You’ll Ever Need”! It's simple to use yet full featured. For example, you can easily set a timer to give a 15 seconds warning before another alarming at 1 minute mark. Some unique features of Timer Z are: - A simple count down timer can be set and started with just 3 taps - Multiple timers can be set and can run simultaneously - The timer will fire even if the Timer Z app is running in the background - Each timer can be named and set to expire after a time interval, or at a specific point in time like an alarm - While a timer is running, it can show remaining time or elapsed time since start, either in full hour/min/sec or just seconds - Background graphics shows the percent of time remaining - A running timer can be paused and resumed to continue where it left off - When a timer expires, there is a choice of alarm sounds, vibration, or no sound at all - Optionally the alarm can continue to sound until acknowledged - Upon expiration, a timer can start another timer, including itself in a loop - Timer activity history is saved and can be emailed, great for record keeping - Timer data can be saved and loaded from a linked Dropbox account Whether you’re looking for a simple timer, or one with all the bells-and-whistles, Timer Z is the best choice! NOTE: this version is limited to 2 timers. Use the convenient in-app purchase of Pro feature to add an unlimited number of timers, and eliminate all advertisements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smooth Countdown

Features
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Countdown the time with a smoothly animated background. It is the perfect reminder while the device waits in the dock. Features: - toggle between day and night mode - choose between no alarm, one alarm or repeated alarm sound - supports the 12 and 24 hour format - uses local notifications when the timer runs up

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Smooth Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimerZ at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. TimerZ also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). Smooth Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TimerZ is free to download; Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 up front. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smooth Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Smooth Countdown every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimerZ versus Smooth Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZSmooth Countdown
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCPiet Jonas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timer Z Pro$4.99
None

Smooth Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smooth Countdown free?
Smooth Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerZ or Smooth Countdown have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Smooth Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Smooth Countdown?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Smooth Countdown every 21 months. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smooth Countdown on October 4, 2026.

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