# Countdown vs Multi Timer

The clearest difference is price: Multi Timer at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Multi Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 45%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Countdown against 4.1 for Multi Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Multi Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews)** | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Barakah Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446774843) |

## 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


### Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844)

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown timers, Intuitive UI, Clean design, Multitasking support, Easy to read from a distance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Multi Timer free?

Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Multi Timer?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.1 from 63 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Multi Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Multi Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Multi Timer?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Multi Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 29, 2026 and Multi Timer on October 24, 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.*