Comparison

Countdown vs Random Number Balloons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Random Number Balloons

Features
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Random Number Generator that generates random numbers when a user touches a balloon. Ballon pops and a random number appears. Calm music and sound effects help to use "Random Number Balloons" to learn numbers with toddlers. Features: 1. Range of numbers can be configured. The minimum allowed number is zero (0) and the maximum allowed number is ninety-nine (99). 2. Calm background music that can be switched off in settings if needed. 3. Works offline, no-wi-fi. I tried to create a Random Number Generator that stands out from the crowd and can be used as a toy also.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Random Number Balloons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Random Number Balloons at $0.99 against Countdown's $1.99. Random Number Balloons also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Countdown costs $1.99 and Random Number Balloons $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown versus Random Number Balloons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownRandom Number Balloons
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitBit AppsDmytro Plekhotkin

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

Random Number Balloons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Random Number Balloons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Number Balloons free?
Random Number Balloons costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or Random Number Balloons have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Random Number Balloons shows ads.

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