Paced vs Count Up Down Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Paced
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One app. Every device. Always in sync. Paced combines habit tracking and task management into one beautiful, focused experience. Whether you're building a morning routine, managing work projects, or just trying to drink more water β Paced keeps everything in one place, synced across all your devices. HABITS THAT STICK Track daily and weekly habits with flexible goals. Visual streaks keep you motivated β don't break the chain. Colour-coded categories, custom icons, and completion arcs make your progress visible at a glance. TASKS, ACTUALLY ORGANISED Kanban boards, priority levels (XSβXL sizing), due dates, and projects. Drag and drop to reorder. Filter by project or priority. Archive done tasks in one tap. It's task management that stays out of your way. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data lives in your own PocketBase instance β no third-party analytics, no tracking, no ads. End-to-end under your control. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Native iOS, Android, desktop (macOS/Windows/Linux), and web. Offline-ready β log habits on the Tube, syncs when you're back online. MADE FOR HUMANS Dark mode, haptic feedback, lock screen widgets, and thoughtful micro-interactions. Not another corporate productivity tool β built by an indie developer who actually uses it.
Count Up Down Timer
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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 itβs like to truly master your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Paced at none against Count Up Down Timer's shown. Paced also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Count Up Down Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paced ships an update every 6 weeks, Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paced | Count Up Down Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Martin | Satoshi Yamakawa |
In-app purchases
Paced
No in-app purchases
Count Up Down Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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