# Instant Timer vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer at none against Instant Timer's 2. Countdown Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Instant Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Timer | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Leander Dias Duarte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695919834) | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-timer-quick-timers/id6450960205)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Timer Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Instant Timer Pro (Yearly) | $10.00 | per year |


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267)

This app provides a clean, distraction-free way to track time with a calm, sensory-friendly interface. It's ideal for workouts, studying, or any task requiring focus, offering an optional pre-start countdown and large, easy-to-read display.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free time tracking, Sensory-friendly, low-stim design, Optional pre-start countdown, Large, easy-to-read display, Subtle sounds and haptics, Fast and intuitive use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Instant Timer or Countdown Timer have ads?

Instant Timer shows ads; Countdown Timer does not.

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