Countdown Timer vs Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown Timer
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.
- 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
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Clean, Fast, Sensory-Friendly Timer This app gives you a clear, distraction-free way to track time. Set an optional countdown before the timer begins, stay focused with a calm interface, and use it for anything—workouts, kettlebells, HIIT, stretching, studying, or low-stim focus sessions. Nothing extra. Nothing confusing. Just a reliable timer that works instantly. Why people love it • Minimal, clutter-free design • Sensory-friendly (low-stim, gentle UI) • Optional pre-start countdown • Large, easy-to-read display • Optional subtle sounds + haptics • Fast and intuitive to use Great for • Kettlebell workouts • HIIT & circuit training • Yoga, stretching & breathwork • Studying and focus time • Low-stim environments • Cooking, chores, daily tasks A simple timer that helps you stay on track—without the noise.
Timer
A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.
- Minimalist design with multiple styles
- Simple gesture controls
- Multiple time display formats
- Background notifications
- Offline functionality
- Universal app support
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Just Time is a beautiful, simple timer for everyday focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just time. FEATURES: • Minimal timer design with multiple styles • Simple gesture controls • Multiple time display formats • Background notifications • No internet required • Optional lifetime unlock for $0.99 USD • Universal app for iPhone and iPad HOW TO USE: • Swipe around the circle to set time • Double-tap to start or pause • Tap the time to change display format • Swipe left or right to change styles • Tap to reset when done Perfect for cooking, workouts, meditation, studying, focus sessions, power naps, and more. Download Just Time and keep timing simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timer at 18.0 against Countdown Timer's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. 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 Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Countdown Timer | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bret Lester | Humberto Prado Ballesteros |
Customer experience
Countdown Timer
Timer
In-app purchases
Countdown Timer
No in-app purchases
Timer
No in-app purchases









