Comparison

Countdown Timer Button vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer Button

A highly customizable countdown timer for board games and other scenarios requiring timed turns. Easily start, stop, and reset the timer with adjustable display colors and formats.

Highlights
  • Board game turn timer
  • Customizable colors
  • Adjustable time display
  • Start, stop, and reset functionality
  • Versatile for various timed needs
Features
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This app is designed to be used as a board game turn timer, but it can be used anywhere where there is need to display countdown in seconds. Fully customizable colors and user can define how remaining time is displayed.

About

Interval Timer

This app provides versatile timers for various activities, including high-intensity interval training, Pomodoro technique, and meditation. Its intuitive design and customizable modes help users focus on their tasks or workouts without distraction.

Highlights
  • Rotary knob for time setting
  • Four distinct timer modes (Timer, Pomodoro, Interval, Meditation)
  • Customizable work/rest durations for intervals
  • Automatic session tracking for Pomodoro
  • Keyboard shortcuts for play/pause and reset
  • Native notifications and haptic feedback
Features
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Train smarter with Interval Timer -- the interval app built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and deep work sessions. Set your time with a satisfying rotary knob, hit play, and focus. Four built-in modes cover every workflow -- from high-intensity circuits to calm meditation. FOUR MODES - Timer: Simple countdown up to 60 minutes. Drag the knob and go. - Pomodoro: Classic 25/5/15 technique with automatic work-break cycling and session tracking. - Interval: HIIT and boxing-style rounds with configurable work/rest durations. Perfect for Tabata, circuit training, and gym workouts. - Meditation: Mindfulness timer with a calm green accent and gentle completion sound. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Drag-to-set rotary knob with satisfying tick marks and progress arc - Each mode has its own accent color for instant recognition - Keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/pause, R to reset - Compact window that stays out of your way - Native notifications when your timer completes - Haptic feedback on supported devices Whether you are training at the gym, studying with Pomodoro, running boxing rounds, or winding down with breathwork -- Interval Timer gives you precise control without the clutter. Less setup. More flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Timer Button3 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Countdown Timer Button's $1.99. Countdown Timer Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Interval Timer is free to download; Countdown Timer Button costs $1.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Timer Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown Timer Button against 5.0 for Interval Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Timer Button versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer ButtonInterval Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesse SipolaEvgeny Goncharov

Customer experience

Countdown Timer Button

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer Button

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Phygital Timer Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Countdown Timer Button free?
Countdown Timer Button costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer Button or Interval Timer?
Countdown Timer Button and Interval Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Countdown Timer Button or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer Button nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer Button or Interval Timer?
Countdown Timer Button ships an update every 2 weeks, and Interval Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer Button was updated on August 31, 2026 and Interval Timer on August 22, 2026.

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