# Countdown vs iFloating Clock

The clearest difference is price: iFloating Clock at Free against Countdown's $1.99. iFloating Clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (193 vs 41). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

iFloating Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 193 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 78% of iFloating Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | iFloating Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[4.7 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifloating-clock-realtime/id1612086645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **193** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [若愚 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578109292) |

## 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


### iFloating Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifloating-clock-realtime/id1612086645)

This app provides a customizable floating clock, timer, and countdown that can be displayed over other applications or your desktop. Tailor its appearance with various font, color, and display options for precise timekeeping.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock, timer, and countdown, Seconds and milliseconds display, 12-hour and 24-hour time formats, Resizable floating window, Customizable text color, font, and size, Flashing time separators, Dark and Light mode switching

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Functional UI
- 👍 Customizable appearance (color, style, font)
- 👍 Floating timer works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls not in floating window
- 👎 Limited resizing options
- 👎 Floating window not useful for short timers
- 👎 Only 24-hour time display
- 👎 No vibration on countdown completion

**Requested features**

- Resizable display/text box
- Start/Reset button in floating window
- Tap to start/pause in floating window
- 12-hour time option
- Adjust countdown time via hyperlink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is iFloating Clock free?

iFloating Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or iFloating Clock?

iFloating Clock is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while iFloating Clock averages 4.7 from 193 ratings.

### Do Countdown or iFloating Clock have ads?

Neither Countdown nor iFloating Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or iFloating Clock?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and iFloating Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 22, 2026 and iFloating Clock on September 21, 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.*