Comparison

count!! vs Glow Timer

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

Head to head
About

count!!

Features
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count!! is a simple, ad-free tally counter. Tap anywhere to count — no clutter, no setup. Use it for • Workout reps, sets and laps • Knitting and crochet rows • Inventory and stock checks • Counting people at the door • Keeping score in games • Habits, laps, or anything you need to tally Features • Big, easy tap target — count without looking • Hold to count fast • Minus button to fix mistakes • One-tap reset • Color and label each counter • No ads, no account, no tracking Pro — one-time purchase • Count from widgets on your Lock Screen and Home Screen • Control Center button (iOS 18 and later) • Apple Watch app • Unlimited counters (free version includes 3) Just open it and start counting.

About

Glow Timer

Features
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Time flows beautifully, silently. Glow Timer is a visual focus timer for quiet places: libraries, cafes, classrooms, night desks, and any moment where a loud alarm would break the mood. Instead of sound, the screen uses soft light, waves, and edge glow to help you notice when time is up. It keeps the practical clarity of a countdown, but gives each session a calmer visual rhythm. Key Features - Silent Glow Notifications: the screen pulses with light when time is up - Pomodoro-Style Flow: move from focus to break with a clearer pause between phases - Double-Tap Pause: pause or resume without opening menus - Fluid Light & Waves: layered wave animations follow the remaining time - Intuitive Gestures: swipe horizontally to adjust time, swipe vertically to switch presets - Distraction-Free Design: the interface fades away so your desk stays quiet - Gentle Focus Log: see today's focused time without turning productivity into pressure - Emotional Skins: choose colors for study, work, reading, rest, and late-night focus Premium Features - Unlock all premium visual skins with a one-time purchase - No subscriptions - No ads - No tracking Perfect For - Pomodoro focus sessions - Studying in libraries or quiet rooms - Desk work and deep work blocks - Reading and journaling - Meditation or breathing breaks - A silent visual timer you can keep beside you Glow Timer is not here to shout at you. It is a small luminous space for focus, rest, and returning to your own pace.

Screenshots

count!!3 screens
Glow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: count!! at none against Glow Timer's 1. count!! also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Glow Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

count!! ships an update every 25 months, Glow Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
count!! versus Glow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercount!!Glow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuyeon YuKazuma Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

count!!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Mode$3.99

Questions

Is count!! free?
count!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glow Timer free?
Glow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do count!! or Glow Timer have ads?
Neither count!! nor Glow Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, count!! or Glow Timer?
count!! ships an update every 25 months, and Glow Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, count!! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Glow Timer on October 17, 2026.

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