Smooth Countdown vs Time_Tools
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
Time_Tools
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Smooth Countdown | Time_Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | HTLab |
In-app purchases
Smooth Countdown
No in-app purchases
Time_Tools
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smooth Countdown free?
Is Time_Tools free?
Do Smooth Countdown or Time_Tools have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or Time_Tools?
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