# Countdown vs Timer for Rehearsal

The clearest difference is price: Timer for Rehearsal at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Timer for Rehearsal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and device support (6 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer for Rehearsal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 132 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer for Rehearsal'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 for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Timer for Rehearsal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Timer for Rehearsal?

Timer for Rehearsal is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Timer for Rehearsal have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Timer for Rehearsal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Timer for Rehearsal?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Timer for Rehearsal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 30, 2026 and Timer for Rehearsal on July 29, 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.*