# Countdown vs Zoo Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Zoo Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoo-timer/id6752794368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 123 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Shih-Kung Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/871339068) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758)

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.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count down time remaining, Display time in months, weeks, days, Remember important dates, Set custom event names

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro - days Counter | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Zoo Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoo-timer/id6752794368)

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.

**Highlights:** Cute cartoon animal mascot, Visual countdown display, Simple start, pause, reset controls, Customizable timer duration, Celebration animation, Background sound alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Zoo Timer free?

Zoo Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Zoo Timer?

Zoo Timer is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Zoo Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Zoo Timer have ads?

Both Countdown and Zoo Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Zoo Timer?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zoo Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 30, 2026 and Zoo Timer on September 20, 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.*