# Countdown Timer vs Timer

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.

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.

## 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) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| 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-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design with multiple styles, Simple gesture controls, Multiple time display formats, Background notifications, Offline functionality, Universal app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown Timer and Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Timer or Timer have ads?

Neither Countdown Timer nor Timer shows ads.

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