# Countdown vs Sean's Big Timer

The clearest difference is price: Sean's Big Timer at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Sean's Big Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (41 vs 11). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sean's Big Timer is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sean's Big Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Sean's Big Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews)** | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seans-big-timer/id1151404375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Server Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/296236830) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

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


### Sean's Big Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seans-big-timer/id1151404375)

A simple stopwatch and timer app featuring large, easy-to-read digits. Customize the font, color, and brightness for optimal visibility. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Large, legible digits, Customizable font, Customizable color, Adjustable brightness, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Sean's Big Timer free?

Sean's Big Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Sean's Big Timer?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sean's Big Timer averages 3.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Sean's Big Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Sean's Big Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Sean's Big Timer?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Sean's Big Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and Sean's Big Timer on October 4, 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.*