Comparison

TimerZ vs CountMeDown

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

CountMeDown

This app is designed for racing sailors to manage start sequences. It offers easy access to start, stop, and rest functions, allows syncing to the closest minute, and supports custom countdown sequences for various racing scenarios. A voice countdown feature keeps hands free during the race.

Highlights
  • Start, Stop & Rest buttons on home screen
  • Sync to closest minute (up & down)
  • Custom countdown sequences
  • Voice countdown feature
  • Specify sequence minute length
  • Specify number of classes & interval
Features
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Made Specifically to satisfy the Racing Sailor during Start Sequence. Start, Stop & Rest buttons all Accessible on home screen! Sync to closest minute if you missed the gun - both up & down. Set countdown minutes easily... specify Sequence minute length, Number of classes & Interval/gap between Class starts. Custom Countdown sequences for Match Racing starts, including Attention, Entry & Flight info. AND, CountMeDown includes a VOICE countdown - allowing you to keep your hands free & head in the game!

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
CountMeDown1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimerZ at Free against CountMeDown's $1.99. CountMeDown's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TimerZ is free to download; CountMeDown costs $1.99 up front. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CountMeDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, CountMeDown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerZ versus CountMeDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZCountMeDown
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCSusanne LEECH

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

CountMeDown

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

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

CountMeDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountMeDown free?
CountMeDown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerZ or CountMeDown have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor CountMeDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or CountMeDown?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and CountMeDown every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 12, 2026 and CountMeDown on September 11, 2026.

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