Comparison

Countdown vs TintTimer

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

TintTimer

Features
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TintTimer is a simple fitness interval timer designed for training situations where seconds don’t matter — visibility does. Instead of forcing you to constantly watch numbers, TintTimer uses clear color changes to show the progress of an interval. You can recognize how much time is left from a distance or out of the corner of your eye, while exact seconds remain visible when you need them. This makes TintTimer ideal for warm-ups, mobility routines, stretching, cooldowns, and relaxed interval training. Why TintTimer? Most timers are built for precision and constant attention. TintTimer is built for movement. • See interval progress through color changes • Read the timer from a distance • No stress, no constant checking • Designed for fitness, not productivity tracking How it works Choose an interval and start the timer. As time passes, the screen changes color to indicate the current phase of the interval. Numbers count down in the background, while color gives you an immediate visual cue. TintTimer uses three clear color phases to help you intuitively understand where you are in an interval — without distractions. Perfect for • Warm-ups before strength training • Mobility and activation exercises • Stretching and cooldown routines • Circuit and station training • Home workouts and group sessions Simple by design TintTimer intentionally avoids unnecessary features: • No accounts • No statistics • No notifications • No distractions Just start the timer and train. Interval options The free version includes commonly used fitness intervals: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 45s and 60s Built for clarity TintTimer focuses on: • Large, readable visuals • Clear color transitions • Reliable timing • Minimal setup Whether your phone is on the floor, a bench, or a wall mount — you’ll always know where you are in your interval.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
TintTimer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TintTimer at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown versus TintTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownTintTimer
Price$1.99Free — 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
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitBit AppsRobert Weinmann

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

TintTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

TintTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TintTimer free?
TintTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or TintTimer have ads?
Neither Countdown nor TintTimer shows ads.

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