Comparison

Countdown vs Fullscreen Clock

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

Fullscreen Clock

Transform your device into a stylish flip clock that doubles as a productivity tool. Enhance your workspace with aesthetic widgets and utilize the integrated focus timer for improved concentration during study or work sessions.

Highlights
  • Iconic flip clock animation
  • Deep focus timer (Pomodoro/custom)
  • Stunning home screen widgets
  • Elegant and minimalist interface
  • Extensive customization options
  • Versatile timers and stopwatch
  • Floating clock for iPadOS
Features
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It's not just a clock. It's a statement piece. Transform your device into a stunning Flip Clock, the perfect centerpiece for your desk setup. More than just aesthetics, it's a powerful tool designed to help you focus, study, and seize every second. BEAUTY MEETS PRODUCTIVITY We believe your most personal device deserves more than a boring clock. Fullscreen Clock combines minimalist design with powerful productivity features to create an experience that is both beautiful and functional. ICONIC FLIP CLOCK: Enjoy the satisfying, classic animation of a retro flip clock, reborn with a modern, clean design. It's the ultimate accessory for your Gong-stagram study sessions and aesthetic workspace photos. DEEP FOCUS TIMER: Crush your goals with our integrated focus timer. Use the Pomodoro Technique or set custom sessions to improve concentration during study, work, or meditation. STUNNING WIDGETS: Your clock shouldn't be trapped inside an app. Add our beautifully designed widgets to your Home Screen for an instant, stylish time check. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: Elegant & Minimalist Interface: A clean, distraction-free design that puts the focus on time. Extensive Customization: Personalize your clock with different themes, sizes, and even your own background photos. Versatile Timers & Stopwatch: From a simple countdown to a precision stopwatch, we have all your timing needs covered. Floating Clock (iPadOS): Keep track of time with a clock that floats above your other apps – perfect for multitasking.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Fullscreen Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fullscreen Clock at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Fullscreen Clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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

Fullscreen Clock is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Fullscreen Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fullscreen Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fullscreen Clock has 2.2K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fullscreen Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Countdown versus Fullscreen Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownFullscreen Clock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (41 ratings)4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better75.8% of reviews
Number of ratings412.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitBit AppsShenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Countdown

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

Fullscreen Clock

All ratings2,167 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

Countdown

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Fullscreen Clock

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Simple and useful
  • 👍 Great tool
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Awesome clock

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
  • 🐛 Buggy widget
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Hard to exit
  • 👎 Annoying ads

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
Show 19 more
  • 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

Fullscreen Clock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widget doesn't adjust for DST
  • Clock resets when exiting app
  • Hangs up on some devices
  • Ads cover the clock

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add color customization
  • Integrate date display
  • Add 12-hour time format with AM/PM
  • Improve countdown timer functionality
  • Add stopwatch widget

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fullscreen Clock

One-time1
  • VIP$0.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fullscreen Clock free?
Fullscreen Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?
Fullscreen Clock is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Fullscreen Clock averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Countdown or Fullscreen Clock have ads?
Fullscreen Clock shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?
Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fullscreen Clock on September 22, 2026.

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