# Beautiful Timer vs Countdown Timer

Beautiful Timer and Countdown Timer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beautiful Timer's. Countdown Timer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Beautiful Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Timer is free to download; Beautiful Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beautiful Timer against 5.0 for Countdown Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Beautiful Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beautiful Timer | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beautiful-timer/id481586713/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Nettle](https://appshunter.io/developer/371892581) | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) |

## What reviewers say

### Beautiful Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beautiful-timer/id481586713)

This utility app offers three distinct timer types: a simple elapsed time tracker, a countdown alarm, and a date timer for past or future events. Its unique visual design features intricate spinning gears to enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** Elapsed time tracking, Countdown alarm, Date timer, Spinning gear visuals, Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267)

This app provides a clean, distraction-free way to track time with a calm, sensory-friendly interface. It's ideal for workouts, studying, or any task requiring focus, offering an optional pre-start countdown and large, easy-to-read display.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free time tracking, Sensory-friendly, low-stim design, Optional pre-start countdown, Large, easy-to-read display, Subtle sounds and haptics, Fast and intuitive use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beautiful Timer free?

Beautiful Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

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

Beautiful Timer and Countdown Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Beautiful Timer or Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Beautiful Timer nor Countdown Timer shows ads.

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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.*