Comparison

Minimalistic Countdown Timer vs Event Timers

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

Head to head
About

Minimalistic Countdown Timer

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
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**Large & Simple Countdown Timer** A clean, highly visible countdown timer designed for speeches, presentations, events, meetings, and workouts. Large numbers make it easy to read from a distance, while the minimalistic design keeps everything simple and distraction-free. **Free Version Includes:** • Large, clear numbers – visible from across the room • Extremely simple to use • Countdown and count-up modes • Clear "TIME'S UP!" screen • Timeout sound • Ad-free • Available in 10 languages – use it in your native language **Upgrade to PRO to unlock:** • Control the timer from another device on the same WiFi • Run timers up to 99 hours – ideal for long sessions • Dynamic color alerts (green → yellow → red) • Get visual and sound reminders to stay on track • Customize colors and timeout message • Add a label above the timer • Overtime tracking to see how much extra time you used • No upgrade popups Perfect for speakers, trainers, teachers, event organizers, and anyone who needs a reliable and visible timer. Download now and experience the simplest, most visible countdown timer available! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Event Timers

This app helps manage event timing by displaying countdowns and schedules for presenters and staff. It offers various timer types and visual cues, with cross-device syncing. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Countdown timers
  • Count to timer
  • Count up timers with color signals
  • Event schedules
  • Full-screen display on external monitors
  • iCloud syncing
  • Timer Actions Log
Features
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Display timers at your events. Show presenters, performers and event staff how much time is left. Each event can have multiple schedules. Each item on a schedule can contain a countdown timer, count to timer, count up timer or show a clock. Perfect for Toastmasters meetings! The count up timers with colored backgrounds (green for minimum, yellow for target, red for maximum time) make it easy to signal speakers. Hide the timer digits to show just the colors, and use the Timer Actions Log to track all speaker times. On iOS Devices, the timer can be shown full-screen on external displays (with option to turn this off), while the built-in display can be used for controls and editing schedules. Full-screen views are also available on Mac, iPad and Apple TV. Events and schedules automatically sync between devices using the same iCloud account. (Requires an active internet connection.) == Get started with the free version == The App is free for up to 5 Timers in one Schedule and one Event. Get unlimited Events, Schedules and Schedule Items with a subscription. == Subscription Pricing And Terms == Event Timers offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $4.99 per month $26.00 per 6 months (that is less than $4.35 per month) $36.00 per year (that is $3 a month) These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://eventtimers.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Minimalistic Countdown Timer4 screens
Event Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minimalistic Countdown Timer at every 3 weeks against Event Timers's every 4 months. Minimalistic Countdown Timer also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 50%). Event Timers's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimalistic Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Event Timers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Minimalistic Countdown Timer versus Event Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimalistic Countdown TimerEvent Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor DonkovHugo Schotman

Customer experience

Minimalistic Countdown Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Event Timers

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Minimalistic Countdown Timer

Subscriptions1
  • PRO Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$3.99
3 purchases

Event Timers

Subscriptions3
  • Standard - Month$4.991 Month
  • Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
  • Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Minimalistic Countdown Timer free?
Minimalistic Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimalistic Countdown Timer or Event Timers have ads?
Neither Minimalistic Countdown Timer nor Event Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimalistic Countdown Timer or Event Timers?
Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Event Timers every 4 months. Most recently, Minimalistic Countdown Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Event Timers on June 1, 2026.

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