Comparison

Basic Countdown Timer vs OverRun Timer

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

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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

OverRun Timer

This app provides precise timing for fixed-duration tasks. It tracks remaining time, elapsed time, and specifically how much time has gone over the target. Features include two distinct timing modes, customizable cues, session history, and export options.

Highlights
  • Two timing modes (Countdown, End Time)
  • Detailed overrun tracking
  • Customizable cue system
  • Session history and notes
  • Export sessions as text or CSV
  • Lap markers and auto-save
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**OverRun Timer** is a precision timing app for anyone who must deliver on a fixed duration. Set a target, start your session, and track not only remaining time—but also exact **overrun**, the amount of time past your target. Use it in **Countdown** mode (set a duration) or **End Time** mode (set a specific meeting or recording end time). OverRun keeps running after zero so you always know, clearly and immediately, how far over time you are. OverRun is built to support real timing needs in everyday presentations and production workflows: - Keep talks and speeches within a target length - Run and monitor recording production segments that must fit a specific window - Stay on schedule during meetings, presentations, classes, debates, and similar timed sessions - Review timing patterns over time using saved session history ## Key Features - **Two timing modes** - **Countdown**: set a duration and run backward to zero - **End Time**: set a specific stop time and count down to that moment - **Overrun tracking that matters** - Separate displays for countdown, overrun, and total elapsed - Continue tracking after zero so every second over target is visible - **Cue system for better timing control** - Countdown cues with selectable cue packs, including **Fibonacci** - Overrun cues by every 15s, every 30s, every minute, or Fibonacci - Optional haptic alerts and sounds - **Flexible session support** - Add lap markers during a session - Save sessions manually or with auto-save rules - Set session thresholds and completion requirements for auto-save - **Notes and history** - Optional session notes and per-lap notes - Default note templates - Session history list with detail, edit, and delete options - Export sessions as text or CSV - **Meeting and production friendly** - Clear Start/Pause/Reset controls - Persisted settings and state across launches - Local notifications when countdown reaches zero ## Extra - Optional one-time support purchase to remove support prompts (no subscription) Great for timed speaking, live presentations, talks, classes, debate segments, and production workflows where **“how far over target”** is just as important as hitting the mark.

Screenshots

Basic Countdown Timer1 screens
OverRun Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Countdown Timer at none against OverRun Timer's 1. Basic Countdown Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. OverRun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Basic Countdown Timer versus OverRun Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Countdown TimerOverRun Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas DonohueStephen Zinn

In-app purchases

None

Basic Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OverRun Timer

One-time1
  • Supporter Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Basic Countdown Timer free?
Basic Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OverRun Timer free?
OverRun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Countdown Timer or OverRun Timer have ads?
Neither Basic Countdown Timer nor OverRun Timer shows ads.

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