Minimalistic Countdown Timer vs Tempo
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/
Tempo
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Start with a focus session that feels possible—and let it change when the work does. Tempo is a flexible focus timer for iPhone. Choose a short or long session, name up to three tiny intentions, and extend the timer without restarting when momentum arrives. FLEXIBLE FOCUS SESSIONS • Choose a preset or set your own duration • Add 5, 10, or 15 minutes while a session is running • Pause without losing the time you already focused • Turn a vague task into up to three concrete intentions OFFLINE AMBIENT SOUND Shape a steadier environment with four synthesized noise options and 16 nature recordings across rain, water, forest, night, and cozy sound groups. Playback stays on your device and does not require streaming. PROGRESS WITHOUT PUNISHMENT • Save a private reflection after a session • Review daily, weekly, and monthly patterns • Earn achievements and see your focus streak • Share a session card when you choose AT HOME ON IPHONE Use Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets, start sessions with Siri Shortcuts, optionally record mindful minutes in Apple Health, and sync focus history through iCloud. PRIVACY-MINDED No account is required. Focus data is stored on your device, with optional iCloud sync controlled through your Apple account. TEMPO PRO Tempo is free to download and try. Optional Tempo Pro purchases unlock the complete sound library, advanced insights, widgets, iCloud sync, achievements, and other premium features. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available in the app; prices vary by storefront. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Minimalistic Countdown Timer at every 3 weeks against Tempo's every 4 months. Minimalistic Countdown Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Minimalistic Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Tempo 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 every 3 weeks, Tempo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimalistic Countdown Timer | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Donkov | 远锋 叶 |
In-app purchases
Minimalistic Countdown Timer
- PRO Yearly$1.991 Year
- PRO Lifetime$3.99
Tempo
- Tempo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Tempo Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Tempo Pro Lifetime$59.99
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