Comparison

Circle timer vs Countdown Timer

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

Head to head

Time Management tool

Focus Session & Task Planner

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

Circle timer

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This is a timer that lets you visually check the remaining time. The pie chart gradually disappears, and when it completely disappears an alarm will sound. The time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes You can measure the time exceeded by changing the settings. This can be useful for studying for exams, etc. Please give it a try.

About

Countdown Timer

Features

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OneDial is a structured routine system built for focused execution. Create routines, break them into tasks, and run them seamlessly through an intuitive dial interface. Whether it’s a morning ritual, deep work session, or workout block, OneDial helps you stay intentional and in control. Free includes: • One active routine • Up to 5 tasks per routine • Manual progression • Clean, distraction-free design OneDial Pro unlocks: • Unlimited routines • Unlimited tasks • Auto-play transitions • Auto-loop functionality Built for clarity. Designed for execution. No clutter. No noise. Just structure. Privacy Policy: https://one-dial.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://one-dial.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Circle timer3 screens

Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Timer at Free against Circle timer's $0.99. Circle timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Countdown Timer is free to download; Circle timer costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Circle timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle timer ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Circle timer versus Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Circle timer	Countdown Timer
Price	$0.99	Free — better
Update frequency	Every 4 days — better	Weekly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.4 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	71 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	hideo nakamura	Denys Koshman

In-app purchases

None

Circle timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions2

OneDial Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
OneDial Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

One-time1

OneDial Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Circle timer free?

Circle timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Circle timer or Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Circle timer nor Countdown Timer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Circle timer or Countdown Timer?

Circle timer ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Timer weekly. Most recently, Circle timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 26, 2026.