Smooth Countdown vs IfFound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smooth Countdown
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Countdown the time with a smoothly animated background. It is the perfect reminder while the device waits in the dock. Features: - toggle between day and night mode - choose between no alarm, one alarm or repeated alarm sound - supports the 12 and 24 hour format - uses local notifications when the timer runs up
IfFound
Display a custom message on your phone's lock screen to help it get returned if lost. You can also use it to show any text, like quotes or personal notes, with various customization options.
- Custom 'If found' message
- Display any text
- Live widget preview
- Save multiple configurations
- Customize font and icon
- Two widget layouts
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Never lose your phone for good. IfFound lets you display a personal "If found" message directly on your lock screen, so anyone who finds it knows exactly how to return it. Or use it to show any text you want: a quote, something funny, or a personal touch. Features: - Create a custom "If found, please call/email..." message on your lock screen - Display any text you want - quotes, mantras, jokes, or anything personal - Live widget preview - see changes instantly - Save multiple widget configurations and switch between them with one tap - Customize font size, weight, line spacing, and icon - Two widget layouts: inline and rectangular lock screen widgets Why IfFound: - Simple setup, no account needed - Works when your phone is locked - visible to anyone who finds it - Lightweight and focused —-does one thing, does it well
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IfFound at every 8 months against Smooth Countdown's every 21 months. Smooth Countdown's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 and IfFound $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, IfFound every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Countdown | IfFound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Edge Digital |
In-app purchases
Smooth Countdown
No in-app purchases
IfFound
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smooth Countdown free?
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Do Smooth Countdown or IfFound have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or IfFound?
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