Countdown vs Zoo Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.
- Track upcoming events
- Count down time remaining
- Display time in months, weeks, days
- Remember important dates
- Set custom event names
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Do you have an event approaching? Want to know how long is left before this event? This application will do the job perfectly! Set the date of your choice and the name of the event, and you’ll quickly see how many months, weeks and days you have left. This application remembers important dates for you and helps you count down to the deadline. Terms of service: https://termsfeed.com/terms-service/5c8b6678a74ea05ab5f671329b35ddc1
Zoo Timer
This app uses a friendly cartoon animal mascot to make countdown timers fun and visual for children. It simplifies daily routines like homework and bedtime by turning time into an engaging game with playful animations and clear numbers.
- Cute cartoon animal mascot
- Visual countdown display
- Simple start, pause, reset controls
- Customizable timer duration
- Celebration animation
- Background sound alert
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Make routines fun with a cute animal countdown timer! Easy, visual, and playful—perfect for kids. Turn time into play with [App Name], a delightful countdown timer designed just for kids. Watch a friendly cartoon animal mascot help your child understand and enjoy the passage of time. Whether it’s cleanup, homework, reading, or bedtime, this simple and cheerful timer makes daily routines easier for kids and parents. Features: Cute cartoon animal mascot that animates with time Big, colorful countdown numbers easy for kids to read Simple controls: Start, Pause, Reset Set custom timer duration with large +/– buttons or a playful slider Fun celebration animation when the timer ends Background alert with sound so kids never miss the finish Why Kids Love It: The cheerful animal and playful visuals make waiting fun and interactive. Why Parents Love It: It’s simple, safe, and effective for teaching kids the concept of time—without ads or distractions. Make time fun—download Zoo Timer today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zoo Timer at 5.0 against Countdown's 4.4. Zoo Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Zoo Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zoo Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Zoo Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Zoo Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oWorld Software | Shih-Kung Chen |
Customer experience
Countdown
Zoo Timer
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Countdown Pro - days Counter7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- LifeTime access$12.99
Zoo Timer
No in-app purchases
