Comparison

Countdown Timer Reminder vs さっとタイマー

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

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About

Countdown Timer Reminder

Features
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Countdown Timer Reminder – Full App Description Countdown is a beautifully designed countdown timer app that transforms how you track time across all your Apple devices. Perfect for cooking, workouts, breaks, work sessions, or any task where you need to watch the clock—and now with Apple Watch support, your timers go everywhere you do. Core Timer Features Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously Never choose between tasks again. Run up to 5 timers concurrently, each with its own countdown, custom label, and independent notification. Pause one while others keep ticking. Whether you're juggling multiple cooking projects, staggering workout intervals, or managing parallel work tasks, every timer operates independently with its own end time, notification, and Live Activity. Custom Timer Creation Create exactly what you need. Set any duration from 1 minute to hours, add meaningful labels ("lasagna," "laundry," "meeting prep"), and start instantly. Each timer remembers its configuration for next time through the history system. Smart Dashboard Design Forget empty states. Your dashboard is always ready with multiple pathways to start a timer: Quick Start — Tap common durations (1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 45 minutes) instantly with zero friction Most Used — See the durations you reach for most often, intelligently sorted by frequency Favorites — Star your go-to presets to pin them to the top for one-tap access Recent Timers — Browse your complete history with timestamps and restart any past countdown instantly Preset Categories — Browse thoughtfully curated collections organized by use case (Cooking, Fitness, Work, Breaks, Focus, Productivity, etc.) Feature Tips — Lightweight, dismissible pointers to app capabilities that aren't obvious from the main screen Running Timers Section — See all active countdowns at a glance, sorted by which finishes soonest Multi-Device Integration Apple Watch App Your timers go with you. The native Apple Watch app displays running timers on your wrist with: Clear countdown display for the timer finishing soonest Quick tap controls to pause, resume, and complete timers Haptic feedback when timers finish Automatic sync between iPhone and Watch Full timer management directly from your wrist—no iPhone required Lock Screen & Dynamic Island View running timers without unlocking your phone: Live Activities show countdown progress on your Lock Screen in real-time Dynamic Island displays the timer finishing soonest with clear, readable text One-tap access to pause or complete timers directly from the Lock Screen Automatic dismissal when all timers finish Home Screen Widget Add the Quick Timer widget to your home screen for instant access: Start a countdown in a single tap Choose which preset or quick-start duration to display See timer progress at a glance Launch straight into timer creation for custom durations Voice & Automation Siri Integration Timers start with your voice: "Start a 10 minute timer" works even with the app closed Use quick-start durations and common preset names Fully compatible with Siri Shortcuts for advanced automation Create custom Siri commands for your most-used durations Smart Notifications & Alerts Customizable Alerts Stay informed without constant interruption: Configurable alert sounds with multiple options Haptic feedback patterns Background notification support for when the app is closed Optional silent notifications for working while timing Organization & History Timer History Never lose track of what you've timed: Complete history with timestamps for every timer run Quick access to restart any past timer with one tap "Clear History" option to start fresh Persistent across app sessions Favorites System Star what you use most: EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

さっとタイマー

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「さっとタイマー」は、仕事・勉強・料理など、日常のあらゆるシーンで時間をサッとセットできる、シンプルで美しいタイマーアプリです。 【主な機能】 ・ロック画面からワンタップ起動:よく使うプリセット時間をワンタップで即時スタート! ・ポモドーロモード:集中と休憩のサイクルで生産性を高めます。 ・好きな時間をカスタム:自分のライフスタイルに合わせたタイマーを登録・編集・並べ替え。 ・お気に入りのアラーム音:ミュージックライブラリから好きな曲を選択可能。 ・ロック画面ウィジェット(Live Activity):アプリを閉じても、ロック画面から残り時間をリアルタイムに確認できます。 ※一部の機能(ポモドーロモード、音楽アラーム、カスタム時間の追加など)のご利用には「さっとタイマー Pro」(アプリ内課金・買い切り)へのアップグレードが必要です。

Screenshots

Countdown Timer Reminder4 screens
さっとタイマー4 screens

Verdict

The call

Countdown Timer Reminder and さっとタイマー are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Countdown Timer Reminder versus さっとタイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer Reminderさっとタイマー
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarouk NasserShin ito

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer Reminder

No in-app purchases

None

さっとタイマー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer Reminder free?
Countdown Timer Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is さっとタイマー free?
さっとタイマー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Timer Reminder or さっとタイマー have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer Reminder nor さっとタイマー shows ads.

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