Comparison

Smooth Countdown vs Time_Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smooth Countdown

Features
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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

About

Time_Tools

Features
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This is a 4-mode app suitable for time management calculations: time calculation function, stopwatch function, backward count timer function, and clock display function. Calculations and measurements in seconds are possible (measurements in milliseconds are not supported) You can use the time calculation function, stopwatch function, and backward count timer function on Apple Watch alone. detail of function ・Time calculation function [CALCULATOR]: Hour: minute: second addition and subtraction function ・Stopwatch function [STOP WATCH]: Stopwatch function in seconds You can not only start from 0 seconds but also set the start time in advance. ・Countdown timer function [COUNTDOWN]: Countdown timer function from a preset time When it reaches 0 seconds, no alarm is generated and it continues to move in the negative direction. (The press time will be displayed during broadcasts, etc.) ・Clock display function [TIME]: Displays the iPhone clock time digitally.

Screenshots

Smooth Countdown4 screens
Time_Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smooth Countdown at none against Time_Tools's shown. Smooth Countdown also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Time_Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 and Time_Tools $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, Time_Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Smooth Countdown versus Time_Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmooth CountdownTime_Tools
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasHTLab

In-app purchases

None

Smooth Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Time_Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smooth Countdown free?
Smooth Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time_Tools free?
Time_Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smooth Countdown or Time_Tools have ads?
Time_Tools shows ads; Smooth Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or Time_Tools?
Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, and Time_Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Smooth Countdown was updated on October 4, 2026 and Time_Tools on September 24, 2026.

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