Timer vs Countdown & Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
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Timer is an efficient timer for time management. Minimalist, fresh and powerful, habit-forming tools, stay focused, and refuse to bow down. 【Main Functions】 It provides countdown and positive timing functions: it can remind you within the specified time to prevent the task from being missed after the time limit. and an extension with multi-timing capabilities. It provides a stopwatch function: it is suitable for all kinds of occasions that require accurate timing, easy to operate, and is suitable for sports, competitions and other affairs that require accurate timing. Countdown function is provided: It is suitable for recording and reminding important dates in your life, it can help you manage your time and ensure that you don't miss important anniversaries or events. Countdown days can be applied to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, exam dates, etc. It provides a custom function of timing sound effects: there are many built-in sound effects, and the reminder is very eye-catching. 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of use:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!
Countdown & Interval Timer
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Countdown & Interval Timer is a powerful, clean timer app for focus, training, cooking, routines, and everyday countdowns. Build the timer that fits the task, run multiple at once, and stay on track with widgets and Live Activities. TIMER TYPES • Timer: Simple countdown for anything. • Quick Timer: Fast one-tap timers for common durations. • Pomodoro Timer: Focus and break cycles for deep work and study. • Interval Timer: Warm-ups, work/rest intervals, rounds and sets for training. • Step Timer: Build a multi-step schedule for routines and complex workflows. REMINDERS AND ALERTS Get notified when a timer or segment ends with notifications and optional alarm delivery (availability depends on device and system settings). WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES See active timers and countdowns on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with Dynamic Island support where available. SYNC AND CLEAN UI • iCloud sync keeps timers and events consistent across your devices (requires the same Apple ID). • No ads. • Designed for speed: create, start, and manage timers without friction. PRO / SUBSCRIPTION Timers Pro offers optional in-app purchases (including subscription options) to unlock premium features. Pricing and availability may vary by region. Terms of Service (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tingogo.com/privacy/timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Countdown & Interval Timer at none against Timer's shown. Countdown & Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown & Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer ships an update every 13 months, Countdown & Interval Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer | Countdown & Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 颖欣 李 | Tingogo Inc |
In-app purchases
Timer
- Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
Countdown & Interval Timer
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
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