# Silent Touch Timer vs Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

The clearest difference is price: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid at Free against Silent Touch Timer's $0.99. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on ratings volume (694 vs 37). Silent Touch Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download; Silent Touch Timer costs $0.99 up front. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Silent Touch Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Silent Touch Timer against 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer Liquid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 694 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

Silent Touch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silent Touch Timer | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-touch-timer/id587268831/reviews) | [4.6 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **694** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan McCardle](https://appshunter.io/developer/587268834) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### Silent Touch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-touch-timer/id587268831)

This app provides a silent, visual timer that is easy to read from a distance and ideal for presentations, performances, and productivity techniques. It offers customizable warning times and counts up or down without any noise or vibration.

**Highlights:** Silent operation, Visually readable timer, Customizable warning times, Count up or down, Ideal for presentations, Supports Pomodoro Technique

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042)

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable colors and fonts, Interval and serial countdowns, Soft alarms, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Split view support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer – Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Countdown Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Visual Timer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Visually appealing timer
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users
- 👨‍🏫 Great for classrooms and work settings
- 🧒 Engaging for kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound or customizable alarms
- 🕰️ Limited timer duration (only up to 1 hour)
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤖 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silent Touch Timer free?

Silent Touch Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Silent Touch Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Silent Touch Timer and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 37 and 694 ratings respectively.

### Do Silent Touch Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid have ads?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid shows ads; Silent Touch Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Silent Touch Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Silent Touch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. Most recently, Silent Touch Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid on October 17, 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.*