Countdown vs Timer®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Timer®
This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.
- Customizable colors
- Alarm sound selection
- User-friendly interface
- Vibration alert
- Reliable and accurate timekeeping
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Timer® at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Timer® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Timer® is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'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, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Timer® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (41 ratings) | 4.7 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BitBit Apps | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Countdown
Timer®
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
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- 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
Timer®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Countdown
No in-app purchases
Timer®
No in-app purchases
Questions
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