# Countdown vs Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

The clearest difference is price: Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [G Sanghani](https://appshunter.io/developer/772995906) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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


### Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzer-stopwatch-and-timer/id1240150068)

This utility app offers three essential tools: a buzzer for events, a stopwatch with lap timing, and a customizable timer with audible alerts. It's designed for ease of use in various scenarios.

**Highlights:** Multiple buzzer sounds for events, Stopwatch with lap timing, Customizable timer with minute/hour input, Automatic time conversion, End-of-timer beep alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer free?

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer?

Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer every 38 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 30, 2026 and Buzzer, Stopwatch & Timer on September 18, 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.*