Countdown vs Appliance 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
Appliance Timer
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ReadyBy helps you make appliances finish when you actually want them to. Choose an appliance, pick its program length, and set the time you want it ready. ReadyBy calculates the delay setting for your dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, pressure cooker, rice cooker, EV charger, or other timed appliance. No more counting hours backward. No more wondering whether to set Delay Start, Delay End, Start At, or Finish At. ReadyBy gives you a clear instruction you can use on the appliance in front of you. Use ReadyBy to: - Plan dishwasher, laundry, dryer, cooking, and charging cycles - Calculate delay timers from your desired finish time - Save appliance programs you use often - Get reminders before a cycle starts or finishes - Avoid noisy overnight finishes with quiet hours - Keep timer history for repeated routines ReadyBy is local-first and simple by design. There is no account required, no smart-home setup, and no complicated automation. It is built for the everyday appliance timers already in your home. Supported across brands and formats, including Bosch, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Electrolux, Miele, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Frigidaire, Haier, Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, Tefal, Cuisinart, Ninja, Breville, Thermador, Anova, Instant Pot, and V-ZUG-compatible workflows. ReadyBy Plus unlocks unlimited saved devices, unlimited active timers, saved routines, full history, and estimated cheaper-time planning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Appliance Timer at none against Countdown's shown. Appliance Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Appliance Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Appliance Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Appliance Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oWorld Software | Bhagya Silva |
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Countdown Pro - days Counter7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- LifeTime access$12.99
Appliance Timer
- ReadyBy Plus Weekly$0.997 Days
- ReadyBy Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- ReadyBy Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
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