# Countdown vs Stopwatch & Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Stopwatch & Countdown at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Stopwatch & Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Stopwatch & Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 41 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## 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


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Large-display stopwatch, Countdown timer function, Customizable colors, Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds), Simple and intuitive operation, Suitable for sports and games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?

Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown and Stopwatch & Countdown are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?

Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Stopwatch & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stopwatch & Countdown on October 9, 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.*