# Countdown Timer vs Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 5.0 against Timer's 4.0. Countdown Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Timer's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-visual-timer/id6496861267/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-dial-and-stopwatch/id6742770129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Humberto Prado Ballesteros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799879910) |

## 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


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-dial-and-stopwatch/id6742770129)

This app offers a unique dial-based interface for setting timers and stopwatches. Customize the dial face, time format, and range, with widgets and Live Activities for quick access. It's designed for various uses like cooking, workouts, and study sessions.

**Highlights:** Drag to set timer, release to start, 8 customizable dial faces, 5 time reading formats, Stopwatch functionality, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity support, Split layout for foldable devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the App | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Timer free?

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

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

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Timer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown Timer nor Timer shows ads.

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