Smooth Countdown vs Rohrig's Animal Timer
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
Rohrig's Animal Timer
This utility app offers a fun and engaging alternative to standard timers. It features animal-themed visuals to assist with various timing tasks, from cooking to fitness. Enjoy a more entertaining way to manage your time.
- Animal-themed timer interface
- Versatile for cooking tasks
- Useful for fitness timing
- Engaging user experience
- Simple and fun to use
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Normal timer apps are boring and it's time for something fun to use. Your favorite animals are now here to help you with all of your timing needs. From boiling pasta, cooking döner, to holding a plank position.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rohrig's Animal Timer at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. Rohrig's Animal Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months). Smooth Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Rohrig's Animal Timer is free to download; Smooth Countdown costs $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, Rohrig's Animal Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Countdown | Rohrig's Animal Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Alexander Rohrig |
In-app purchases
Smooth Countdown
No in-app purchases
Rohrig's Animal Timer
No in-app purchases
