Comparison

Countdown vs EasyFlow SOP

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

EasyFlow SOP

Features
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EasyFlow is a purpose-built operations app for water and wastewater facilities, designed to simplify daily workflows and improve consistency, safety, and accountability. EasyFlow allows teams to create clear, easy-to-follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures using text, photos, and videos, all accessible from tablets and desktop computers. Facilities can securely store and organize critical documents, ensuring staff always have the most current information at their fingertips. EasyFlow also streamlines shift reporting, making it easy for operators to log activities, note issues, and maintain continuity between shifts. Built with real-world utility operations in mind, EasyFlow helps plants reduce reliance on paper, improve training, and standardize operations across the organization.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
EasyFlow SOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EasyFlow SOP at Free against Countdown's $1.99. EasyFlow SOP also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, EasyFlow SOP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown versus EasyFlow SOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownEasyFlow SOP
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBitBit AppsAndrew Heckman

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
Show 19 more
  • 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

EasyFlow SOP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

EasyFlow SOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EasyFlow SOP free?
EasyFlow SOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or EasyFlow SOP have ads?
Neither Countdown nor EasyFlow SOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or EasyFlow SOP?
Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and EasyFlow SOP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 8, 2026 and EasyFlow SOP on September 30, 2026.

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