# ScheduledDay vs Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScheduledDay at 73% against Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's 25%. ScheduledDay also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (647 vs 177). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScheduledDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScheduledDay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 647 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ScheduledDay's written reviews are positive against 25% of Stopwatch & Countdown Timer's.

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScheduledDay | Stopwatch & Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925/reviews)** | [4.2 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **647** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## What reviewers say

### ScheduledDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925)

Countdown to important scheduled days with customizable widgets and notifications. This app helps you anticipate and build excitement for upcoming events by providing timely reminders and visual personalization options.

**Highlights:** Countdown to scheduled days, Daily notifications, Customizable background image, Customizable font color, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full-version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Clear display
- 👍 Convenient for motivation
- 👍 Cute design elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Badge icon not updating
- 🐛 Badge icon limited to 60 days
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Ads present
- 🐛 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Color change not saving
- Home screen display not as previewed
- Badge icon stops displaying
- Badge icon only shows 60 days or less
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more than one date/timer
- Option to count down in weeks/months
- Ability to share schedule with contacts
- More background/theme choices
- Automatic daily badge update


### Stopwatch & Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown-timer/id6447750488)

This app offers a versatile timer solution for various activities, including studying, cooking, and fitness. It features a stopwatch, countdown timer, and HIIT timer with customizable parameters and sound notifications. Organize your daily tasks and improve focus with its user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer, Stopwatch, HIIT timer, Customizable parameters, Sound notifications, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Timer Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalized Timer Settings | $16.99 | per month |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |
| Enhanced Timer Options | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple and functional timer/stopwatch
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 🎯 Useful for workouts and training intervals
- 💾 Ability to save and recall workout routines
- 🔄 Works reliably once accessed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($8.99-$17/week)
- 🚫 Aggressive paywall blocks app access immediately
- ❌ No true free version available
- 🔐 Requires payment information before free trial
- ⚠️ Confusing subscription options and labeling

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch stops when app is backgrounded
- App freezes on ad screens that don't fully load
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Pop-up ads block app usage
- Unauthorized charges continuing after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen timer display
- Background timer operation without keeping app open
- Better subscription cancellation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScheduledDay free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScheduledDay or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer?

ScheduledDay is rated higher. ScheduledDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown Timer averages 4.2 from 647 ratings.

### Do ScheduledDay or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer have ads?

Both ScheduledDay and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScheduledDay or Stopwatch & Countdown Timer?

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer every 8 months. Most recently, ScheduledDay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown Timer on October 25, 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.*