# Minimalistic Countdown Timer vs zeitweise

The clearest difference is rating: zeitweise at 5.0 against Minimalistic Countdown Timer's 4.0. zeitweise also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 72%). Minimalistic Countdown Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minimalistic Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and zeitweise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

zeitweise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimalistic Countdown Timer has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Minimalistic Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of zeitweise's.

Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, zeitweise every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimalistic Countdown Timer | zeitweise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-countdown-timer/id612374149/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeitweise-fullscreen-timer/id1342708554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Donkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/612374152) | [Kreismedienzentrum Rems-Murr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368494542) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimalistic Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-countdown-timer/id612374149)

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to set countdown timers with customizable options. It features large, visible numbers, optional sounds, and extended time tracking for presentations and practice. Its minimalist design ensures easy use and a clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Easy swipe and tap time setting, Autorestart, Count Down, Count Up, Extended time tracking, Optional sounds and loud ringer, Minute or Unit based counting, Large, highly visible numbers, Ignorable timeout screen

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


### zeitweise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeitweise-fullscreen-timer/id1342708554)

A full-screen timer designed for schools and meetings to help users focus on tasks. It offers intuitive controls, customizable presets, and visual cues for the end of a session. The pro version unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Full-screen display, Adjustable time and start/pause, Customizable preset buttons, Visual 'Last Section' indicator, On-the-fly digit changes, Custom sound support (iPad only)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| zeitweise Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minimalistic Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is zeitweise free?

zeitweise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minimalistic Countdown Timer or zeitweise?

zeitweise is rated higher. Minimalistic Countdown Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while zeitweise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Minimalistic Countdown Timer or zeitweise have ads?

Neither Minimalistic Countdown Timer nor zeitweise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minimalistic Countdown Timer or zeitweise?

Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, and zeitweise every 3 months. Most recently, Minimalistic Countdown Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and zeitweise on November 6, 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.*
