Comparison

Basic Countdown Timer vs Count Up Down Timer

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

Head to head
About

Basic Countdown Timer

Features
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An app for counting down to a specific time, with a clean and simple interface. Can be used in many ways: - Work: Prepare for meetings and set focus time for your tasks - Education: Manage study time - Cooking: Time dishes precisely - Travel: Monitor departure times - Events: Countdown to the beginning or end of an event or webinar - Fitness: Fit a workout into a busy schedule Whenever you want to count down to a set time, Basic Countdown Timer will do it for you. Features: - Set a countdown to any time in the next 24 hours - Name your countdown to maintain your focus - Sleek, animated clock shows minutes and seconds remaining This app is designed for anyone who needs to keep track of upcoming events or deadlines.

About

Count Up Down Timer

Features
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Zero hassle. Total control. "CountUpDownTimer" redefines how you interact with time. β–  The Magic of Swipe Forget tapping numbers. Just swipe to set your time with incredible smoothness. This intuitive interface lets you focus on what matters most, instantly. β–  Seamless Mode Switching Changed your mind? Switch between Count-Up and Count-Down even during measurement. Flexibility is now at your fingertips. β–  Groundbreaking Speed Control Adjust the flow of time itself. Run your timer at 2x or 0.5x speed. β€’ Use 2x speed to challenge yourself and boost productivity. β€’ Use slow-motion for tasks that require steady pacing. Experience a completely new way to manage your day. β–  Perfect For: β€’ Cooking: Set timers instantly with a simple swipe. β€’ Training & Study: Apply healthy pressure using speed-up features. β€’ Complex Tasks: Flexibly switch modes as your workflow evolves. Ultimate simplicity meets high-end functionality. Feel what it’s like to truly master your time.

Screenshots

Basic Countdown Timer1 screens
Count Up Down Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic Countdown Timer at none against Count Up Down Timer's shown. Basic Countdown Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Basic Countdown Timer versus Count Up Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Countdown TimerCount Up Down Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas DonohueSatoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

None

Basic Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Count Up Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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