# Countdown Timer vs VibeTimer

Countdown Timer and VibeTimer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of VibeTimer's. Countdown Timer also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). VibeTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Countdown Timer is free to download; VibeTimer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown Timer against 5.0 for VibeTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of VibeTimer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | VibeTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibetimer-vibration-timer/id6526486988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Marieke Elise Thurlings-Tor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755130134) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### VibeTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibetimer-vibration-timer/id6526486988)

This app provides a silent, vibrating timer for various uses like meditation, presentations, or baby sleep training. It features subtle haptic feedback and a clear visual countdown, allowing for discreet notifications without audible alarms.

**Highlights:** Haptic vibrating alarm, Clear time visualization, Background operation, Silent notifications, Visual countdown bar

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is VibeTimer free?

VibeTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or VibeTimer?

Countdown Timer and VibeTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Timer or VibeTimer have ads?

Neither Countdown Timer nor VibeTimer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*