Smooth Countdown vs Color 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
Color Timer
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[Key Features] - Fullscreen timer animation: Visualize time passing at a glance - Multiple color themes: Switch themes with just one tap - Easy button-based time input for quick setup - Countdown completion alarm - Large clock display for clear visibility - No permissions required - respect for your privacy - Screen stays on while the timer is active - Simple to use with no complex settings needed [Use Examples] - Time management and focus timer - Study timer for productive learning sessions - Fitness timer for interval training - Cooking timer for perfect meal prep
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Color Timer at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. Color Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Smooth Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Color 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, Color Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Countdown | Color Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Seulki Eom |
In-app purchases
Smooth Countdown
No in-app purchases
Color Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Smooth Countdown or Color Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or Color Timer?
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