Comparison

Countdown vs A Speech & Presentation Timer

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

A minimalist, full-screen timer app designed for high visibility. It offers stopwatch, timer, and clock modes with customizable alerts and advanced control options. Ideal for events and games where a clear time display is essential.

Highlights
  • Full-screen countdown timer
  • Stopwatch, timer, and clock modes
  • Customizable chime or air horn alerts
  • Adjustable countdown duration up to 10 hours
  • Color-coded time display
  • Optional tenths of a second display
  • Bluetooth keyboard control
Features
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Replace the old sand timer in your favorite game with one that packs a punch! The countdown takes center stage in this app as a full-screen timer counts down the seconds. Run silently, or play a chime or air horn sound to let everyone know that time is up! Perfect for TV broadcasts, classrooms, debates, game shows, sporting events, or anywhere a highly visible stopwatch, timer, or clock with a streamlined appearance is needed. Features: + Beautiful design, maximizing countdown visibility + Tap anywhere to start or stop the countdown + Three modes - stopwatch, timer, or clock + Set a countdown up to 10 hours + Display the time in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple Advanced features: + Optionally show tenths of a second during the last minute for extra excitement + Optionally flash during the last ten seconds + Optionally play an air horn or a chime sound when time is up + Optionally show elapsed time after the timer reaches 0:00 (double-tap or long-press the Timer icon on the settings screen to choose) + The device will not sleep while the timer is running + Background notifications make sure you know when your timer ends + Double-tap the time on the settings screen to switch between 1, 5, and 15-second increments Super-advanced features: + Control the timer remotely using a Bluetooth keyboard: The space bar starts/stops, escape resets, and you can change the countdown time by typing a number followed by enter. + Display the timer on an external screen using AirPlay mirroring, while keeping the controls visible only on your device! + Use side-by-side with other apps on iPad in slide-over or split-view mode

About

A Speech & Presentation Timer

This tool helps presenters manage their time effectively with visual and auditory cues. It offers customizable reminders and multiple timer modes for speeches, lectures, and shows.

Highlights
  • Customizable reminder bells
  • Color-changing time alerts
  • Manual bell option
  • Vibration reminders
  • Count down and count up modes
  • Pro version in-app purchases
Features
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A complete timer for presentation, conference, speech, talks, shows and others related activities. This Timer is specially designed to help all the presenter, speaker and professional to manage their presentation or show time more efficiently and easily. Easy Control Timer and BIG Full Screen Display help you to focus on your presentation or let you (e.g. teacher/lecturer/boss/professional) focus on the presenter’s speech, no need to be a tiring manual timekeeper. This super colorful Speech & Presentation Timer is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! It is available in English, 中文简体,中文繁體. APP Features: • 5 Friendly Reminder Bells available for you to set up based on your preference. • Useful Color Changing Alert make you easily know the state of time left. • Additional Bell for you to ring the bell manually. • Vibration Reminder for those who need silent reminder. • Easy Control Timer Setting. • Simple and Nice Design make your presentation comfortable, smooth and awesome. • Count down and Count up timer mode for you to choose. • Pro Version In App Purchase with features - Permanent Advertisements Removal - Landscape Mode - Full Screen Mode - Custom Timer Color - Import And Export Backup - Auto Rotate - Mirroring Landscape Enjoy your show, cheers! By downloading the app you are agreeing to our terms of service and privacy policy which can found at :- Privacy policy : www.zinitt.com/privacy/ Terms of service : www.zinitt.com/terms/ Lastly, a sincere “THANK YOU” for everyone who has enjoy this Timer! Like us on Facebook or following us on Twitter or official website for the latest update or more exciting App! Facebook : www.facebook.com/zinitt Twitter : www.twitter.com/zinitt Website : www.zinitt.com

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
A Speech & Presentation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 79% against A Speech & Presentation Timer's 31%. Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). A Speech & Presentation Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

A Speech & Presentation Timer is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. A Speech & Presentation Timer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 31% of A Speech & Presentation Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, A Speech & Presentation Timer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Countdown versus A Speech & Presentation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownA Speech & Presentation Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (41 ratings) — better3.7 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitBit AppsZinitt

Customer experience

Countdown

All ratings41 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative7.9%

A Speech & Presentation Timer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%

Bugs and requests

Countdown

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App cannot be quit on iOS 12.4
  • Phone heats up and slows down (reported once)
  • AirPlay/external display rotation issues (upside down/cut off)
  • Screen turns off after timer ends, requiring unlock

Requested features

24 requests
  • Show elapsed time after countdown ends
  • Airhorn as an option to start a countdown
  • European clock format (24h)
  • Countdown to a specific date and time
  • Add seconds to the clock display
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  • Fully hide menu/iPhone switchbar
  • Six-digit format
  • Multiple timers open simultaneously
  • Changeable background colors
  • Selectable/longer horn sound
  • Control from Apple Watch
  • Timer visible in other apps/home screen
  • Beep chime for the last 3 seconds
  • Flash color matching clock color
  • Prevent screen from shutting off when app is open
  • Option for alarm to repeat
  • Customizable 'countdown to start' feature
  • More sound variations
  • Visual clue for count-up feature
  • Count up screen background white only if flash is on
  • Tap twice anywhere to reset
  • Second, non-air horn, pleasant chime sound
  • Option to show seconds for clock display
  • Portrait mode option

A Speech & Presentation Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

A Speech & Presentation Timer

One-time11
  • Buy Me A Snack$0.99
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2021$1.99
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2023$1.99
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  • Pro Version$2.99
  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Pro Version + Snack$3.99
  • Pro Version + Coffee$5.99
  • Pro Version 2021$5.99
  • Buy Me A Meal$7.99
  • Pro Version 2023$8.99
  • Pro Version + Meal$10.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Speech & Presentation Timer free?
A Speech & Presentation Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown or A Speech & Presentation Timer?
Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while A Speech & Presentation Timer averages 3.7 from 22 ratings.
Do Countdown or A Speech & Presentation Timer have ads?
A Speech & Presentation Timer shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or A Speech & Presentation Timer?
Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and A Speech & Presentation Timer every 12 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 22, 2026 and A Speech & Presentation Timer on September 11, 2026.

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