Comparison

Smooth Countdown vs Calendar Countdown Timers

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

Calendar Countdown Timers

Visualize your upcoming events with real-time, second-by-second countdowns. This app syncs with your Apple Calendars, offering color-coded alerts as deadlines approach. It prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time second-by-second countdowns
  • Color-coded event proximity alerts
  • Seamless integration with Apple Calendars
  • Unified view of multiple calendars
  • Customizable calendar display
  • Privacy-first data handling
Features
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Live Countdown Timers See exactly how much time is left until your next meeting, appointment, or event with real-time updates every second. Color-coded timers change from blue to orange to red as events approach. All Your Calendars Works seamlessly with all your Apple Calendar accounts - personal, work, family, and more. View events from multiple calendars in one unified interface. Smart Event Management Swipe to hide events you don't want to see Customizable Settings Choose which calendars to display Toggle between showing all calendars or selected ones Privacy-first approach - your data stays on your device Perfect For: Busy professionals tracking meetings and deadlines Students managing class schedules and exam dates Anyone who wants to stay on top of their calendar People who love countdown timers and visual time management Privacy & Security: Your calendar data never leaves your device. We only read your events to display countdown timers - no data is collected, stored, or transmitted to external servers. Privacy Policy: https://appstea.com/legal/privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smooth Countdown4 screens
Calendar Countdown Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calendar Countdown Timers at Free against Smooth Countdown's $0.99. Calendar Countdown Timers also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Smooth Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

Calendar Countdown Timers is free to download; Smooth Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Calendar Countdown Timers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Smooth Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, Calendar Countdown Timers every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Smooth Countdown versus Calendar Countdown Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmooth CountdownCalendar Countdown Timers
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasEgor Kunovsky

In-app purchases

None

Smooth Countdown

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Calendar Countdown Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smooth Countdown free?
Smooth Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calendar Countdown Timers free?
Calendar Countdown Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smooth Countdown or Calendar Countdown Timers have ads?
Neither Smooth Countdown nor Calendar Countdown Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smooth Countdown or Calendar Countdown Timers?
Smooth Countdown ships an update every 21 months, and Calendar Countdown Timers every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smooth Countdown was updated on October 4, 2026 and Calendar Countdown Timers on October 9, 2026.

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