Minimalistic Countdown Timer vs Event Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Event Timers
Manage event schedules with multiple countdown, count-up, and clock timers. Ideal for presentations and performances, it offers visual cues and syncs across devices. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.
- Multiple timer types (countdown, count-up, clock)
- Event and schedule management
- Full-screen display on external monitors
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Visual color cues for speakers
- Timer Actions Log
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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. 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minimalistic Countdown Timer at 72% against Event Timers's 50%. Minimalistic Countdown Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Event Timers's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
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.
Minimalistic Countdown Timer ships an update monthly, Event Timers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimalistic Countdown Timer | Event Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Donkov | Appseez |
Customer experience
Minimalistic Countdown Timer
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In-app purchases
Minimalistic Countdown Timer
- PRO Yearly$1.991 Year
- PRO Lifetime$3.99
Event Timers
- Standard - Month$4.991 Month
- Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
- Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year
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