# Countdown vs Alarm Clock for Me

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock for Me at Free against Countdown's $1.99. Alarm Clock for Me also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (124K vs 41). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock for Me is free to download; Countdown costs $1.99 up front. Alarm Clock for Me sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm Clock for Me holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock for Me has 124K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 51% of Alarm Clock for Me'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, Alarm Clock for Me every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Alarm Clock for Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-big-timer-and-clock/id582556043/reviews) | **[4.6 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-for-me-wake-up/id749124884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **124K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitBit Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/507383985) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### Alarm Clock for Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-for-me-wake-up/id749124884)

This app combines an alarm clock with music playlists, a sleep timer, weather forecasts, a countdown timer, and a flashlight. Customize your wake-up experience with designer clock themes and multiple alarm stop methods. It also includes a multifunctional timer for cooking or workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable designer clock themes, Wake-up playlists with favorite music, Background alarm support, Multiple alarm stop methods (shake, math problem), Sleep timer with music or white noise, Live weather conditions and temperature, Built-in flashlight

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium yearly with Free Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great alarm clock
- 🎨 Customizable display
- 🎵 Ability to use own music
- ⏰ Effective at waking up
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads in free version
- 🔊 Ads play at full volume
- 🐛 Alarms not working consistently
- 🔋 Requires app to be open all night
- 🤔 Confusing settings/options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarms not going off as scheduled
- App crashing or freezing
- Weather server unavailable issue
- Alarms not working in Do Not Disturb mode
- Alarm volume not working properly

**Requested features**

- More default alarm sounds
- Ability to create playlists for alarms
- Option to wake up to radio/streaming music
- Larger display font/numbers
- Suspend alarm for a day option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Alarm Clock for Me free?

Alarm Clock for Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Alarm Clock for Me?

Alarm Clock for Me is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Alarm Clock for Me averages 4.6 from 124K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Alarm Clock for Me have ads?

Alarm Clock for Me shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Alarm Clock for Me?

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Alarm Clock for Me every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alarm Clock for Me on October 30, 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.*