# Countdown vs Big Red Clock

The clearest difference is price: Big Red Clock at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Big Red Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Big Red Clock is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Big Red Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Red Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 152 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 81% of Big Red Clock's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Big Red Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Big Red Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[4.6 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Single Sail Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/359715495) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖥️ Large, clear display
- ⏱️ Works as a countdown, stopwatch, and clock
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🔊 Audible alarms (air horn/chime)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Perceived as expensive for simplicity
- 🔊 Alarm sounds could be higher quality
- 🔄 AirPlay/external display rotation issues
- ⏳ Screen can turn off after timer ends
- 🚫 No standard white number option

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Big Red Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-red-clock/id1056306447)

This app provides a large, easily readable digital clock with both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. It also includes a countdown timer and a stopwatch function for various timekeeping needs.

**Highlights:** Large digital clock display, 12-hour and 24-hour formats, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Red color theme

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Red Clock free?

Big Red Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Big Red Clock?

Big Red Clock is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Big Red Clock averages 4.6 from 152 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Big Red Clock have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Big Red Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Big Red Clock?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Big Red Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 26, 2026 and Big Red Clock on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*