Comparison

Smooth Countdown vs ScrollClock Cool design clock

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

Head to head

ScrollClock Cool design clock

Cool design clock.

Free

🔧 Utilities

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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

ScrollClock Cool design clock

This utility app displays a unique scrolling clock with customizable font colors and styles. It also shows the battery level and supports dark mode for comfortable viewing.

Highlights

Scrolling clock display
Customizable font color
Customizable font style
Battery level indicator
Dark mode support

Features

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Please make yourself comfortable, with the Clock that is scrolling slowly... With the Clock display, Font color & style will change when you touch the number. Show battery level. Dark mode supported.

Screenshots

Smooth Countdown4 screens

ScrollClock Cool design clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScrollClock Cool design clock at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. ScrollClock Cool design clock also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 21 months). Smooth Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

ScrollClock Cool design clock is free to download; Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 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, ScrollClock Cool design clock every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Smooth Countdown versus ScrollClock Cool design clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smooth Countdown	ScrollClock Cool design clock
Price	$0.99	Free — better
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 21 months	Every 9 months — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	6 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Piet Jonas	kazuhiko kuroda

In-app purchases

None

Smooth Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

ScrollClock Cool design clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smooth Countdown free?

Smooth Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is ScrollClock Cool design clock free?

ScrollClock Cool design clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Smooth Countdown or ScrollClock Cool design clock have ads?

ScrollClock Cool design clock shows ads; Smooth Countdown does not.

Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or ScrollClock Cool design clock?

Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, and ScrollClock Cool design clock every 9 months. Most recently, Smooth Countdown was updated on September 17, 2026 and ScrollClock Cool design clock on September 20, 2026.