Comparison

UpDownCounter vs TimeSet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UpDownCounter

Features
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The very easy to use counter for both counting up and counting down. A big, easy to find, touch button accompanied by a click sound, makes it possible to use without need to focus at the screen. Tap the button and count upwards. A tap at zero button resets to zero. Correction button for up or down depending of mode. Insert a number, execute, and the counter counts backwards to zero where a ping is heard. Button for +10 intended for approximate counting of a large amount. Last state is saved until next session.

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TimeSet

Features
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Build your routine once. Start it again whenever you need it. TimeSet combines a multi timer with saved routines for workouts, study sessions and cooking. SAVE YOUR OWN TIMER ROUTINES โ€ข Give each step a name and duration, from warm-up to workout to rest. โ€ข Run timers in sequence or start them together to track several tasks. โ€ข Keep your favorite time sets in your library and run them again. DISCOVER ROUTINES IN THE MARKET โ€ข Browse time sets published by other users and add them to your library. โ€ข Search titles and purpose tags to find workout, focus and cooking routines. โ€ข Sort by newest, likes or downloads, and like sets you want to remember. โ€ข Publish your own time sets to share your routines with others. SHARE WITH FRIENDS โ€ข Share a time set privately using an invite code. โ€ข Enter a friend's code, preview the routine and add it to your library. MAKE EVERYDAY TIMING EASIER โ€ข Choose light or dark appearance. โ€ข Keep the screen awake while running a time set and adjust haptic feedback. โ€ข Link an account and sync your saved time sets. FREE AND PRO The free version stores up to 3 time sets. Market downloads require watching a rewarded ad. Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Save unlimited time sets, download from the market without rewarded ads, and copy downloaded sets to customize them. Market, sharing and sync features require an internet connection. Create your next routine with TimeSet and be ready to start again.

Screenshots

UpDownCounter2 screens
TimeSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeSet at Free against UpDownCounter's $0.99. TimeSet also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). UpDownCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

TimeSet is free to download; UpDownCounter costs $0.99 up front. TimeSet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpDownCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, TimeSet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
UpDownCounter versus TimeSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpDownCounterTimeSet
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopHEYNOW

In-app purchases

None

UpDownCounter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeSet

One-time1
  • Timer-Set Pro$1.99

Questions

Is UpDownCounter free?
UpDownCounter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeSet free?
TimeSet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UpDownCounter or TimeSet have ads?
TimeSet shows ads; UpDownCounter does not.
Which is updated more often, UpDownCounter or TimeSet?
UpDownCounter ships an update every 6 months, and TimeSet every 2 weeks. Most recently, UpDownCounter was updated on November 6, 2026 and TimeSet on November 3, 2026.

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