# Countdown vs Fullscreen Clock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Fullscreen Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## 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


### Fullscreen Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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