Comparison

Countdown Timer vs Study Timer

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

Head to head
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

Study Timer

Features
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A study timer that tracks and logs your study time to help you stay motivated to keep going. ■ Track study sessions with a timer • Simple start, pause, and log controls • Review your study log by subject with charts and breakdowns ■ Built to keep you going • See your current study streak (consecutive days) • Set your own rewards — "after 7 days" or "after 10 hours," your choice ■ Support for focus • A focus mode that silences notifications while you study ■ Manage your records • Export and import your study log as a file for backup • Duplicate entries are merged automatically ■ Premium plan (monthly) • Unlimited AI support • Ads removed Good for: students preparing for exams or certifications who want to log their daily study time and stay motivated to keep it up.

Screenshots

Countdown Timer4 screens
Study Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer at none against Study Timer's 1. Countdown Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Study Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Study Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Timer versus Study Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerStudy Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterMikoto Gateway

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Study Timer

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Study Timer free?
Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Timer or Study Timer have ads?
Study Timer shows ads; Countdown Timer does not.

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