Comparison

Countdown Timer vs Calm Countdown Timer

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

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About

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.

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
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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.

About

Calm Countdown Timer

This app provides a simple, calming visual timer to help children understand time, improve focus, and manage transitions smoothly. Its friendly design and clear countdown display make routines predictable and less stressful for kids, including those with special needs.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown display
  • Friendly characters
  • One-tap presets
  • Distraction-free design
  • Supports children with ADHD/autism
  • Helps with transitions and routines
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Calm Countdown Timer is a simple, calming visual timer designed to help kids understand time, stay focused, and transition between activities with less stress. With bright visuals, friendly characters, and a clear countdown display, kids can see time passing instead of guessing, making routines feel more predictable and manageable. Completely free. No distractions. No ads No in-app purchases No subscriptions No hidden costs Just a clean, reliable timer you can trust your kids to use. Why parents and kids love it Visual countdown makes time easy to understand Simple one-tap presets for quick use Calm, friendly design with engaging characters Helps reduce resistance during transitions Encourages independence and routine-building Helpful for different needs Visual timers are commonly used to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences by making time more predictable and reducing overwhelm. Calm Countdown Timer provides a gentle, distraction-free way to support focus, transitions, and daily structure. Perfect for everyday moments Getting ready in the morning Homework or focus time Screen time limits Bedtime routines Playtime and breaks Designed with simplicity in mind No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just a calm, easy-to-use timer that works instantly when you need it.

Screenshots

Countdown Timer4 screens
Calm Countdown Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calm Countdown Timer at 17.6 against Countdown Timer's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown Timer against 5.0 for Calm Countdown Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Countdown Timer versus Calm Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerCalm Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterShujaat Siddiqui

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Calm Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calm Countdown Timer free?
Calm Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Calm Countdown Timer?
Countdown Timer and Calm Countdown Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Countdown Timer or Calm Countdown Timer have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer nor Calm Countdown Timer shows ads.

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