Comparison

Count Up Down Timer vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

Count Up Down Timer

Features
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Zero hassle. Total control. "CountUpDownTimer" redefines how you interact with time. ■ 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. ■ Seamless Mode Switching Changed your mind? Switch between Count-Up and Count-Down even during measurement. Flexibility is now at your fingertips. ■ Groundbreaking Speed Control Adjust the flow of time itself. Run your timer at 2x or 0.5x speed. • Use 2x speed to challenge yourself and boost productivity. • Use slow-motion for tasks that require steady pacing. Experience a completely new way to manage your day. ■ Perfect For: • Cooking: Set timers instantly with a simple swipe. • Training & Study: Apply healthy pressure using speed-up features. • 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.

About

Cadence

This app helps you remember when you last performed recurring tasks. It learns your personal rhythm and predicts when things are due, eliminating the need for manual scheduling or constant reminders. Track anything from car maintenance to medication with smart, automatic logging.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Smart prediction of task intervals
  • Color-coded urgency indicators
  • Track any task on any schedule
  • Attach photos and notes
  • Import from Apple Reminders
  • Family Sharing for household tasks
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Cadence answers "when did I last…?" Tap once to log. Smart predictions learn your personal rhythm and tell you when each thing is due — no schedules to set, no recurring reminders to configure. Cadence tracks the things you do — but not every day. Oil changes, medication, plant watering, home maintenance, pet care, dentist visits, and everything in between. Life is full of tasks on their own schedule, and forgetting them costs you time, money, and peace of mind. Unlike basic reminder apps, Cadence actually learns YOUR rhythm. Log an event with one tap, and Cadence predicts when you'll need to do it again — no manual scheduling, no recurring reminders to configure. Just smart, automatic tracking. ▸ TRACK ANYTHING ON ANY SCHEDULE • Oil change reminder & maintenance log • Medication tracker & pill reminder • Plant watering schedule • Home maintenance checklist (HVAC filter, bed sheets, cleaning) • Pet care tracker (flea medication, vet visits, grooming) • Haircut tracker, dentist reminder, eye exam schedule • Exercise log, laundry tracker, and more ▸ SMART PREDICTIONS THAT LEARN YOUR PATTERN • Automatically calculates your personal interval for every task • Shows "Usually every 3 days" with confidence percentage • Color-coded urgency: green (on track) → yellow → red (overdue) • Trend arrows show if your habits are improving or slipping • Live-updating timers: "2h 14m ago" — always know where you stand ▸ ZERO FRICTION LOGGING • One-tap logging from beautiful smart cards • Streaks and celebrations make logging feel rewarding • Attach photos and notes to any log entry • Import existing patterns from Apple Reminders automatically ▸ CADENCE PRO — UNLOCK YOUR FULL RHYTHM • Unlimited events (free: 5 events) • AI Rhythm Insights with weekly Cadence Pulse score • Beautiful interval charts and trend analysis • PDF export — share maintenance summaries with family or landlords • Family Sharing — sync household tasks via iCloud • Smart reminders tuned to your personal rhythm ▸ SHARE WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD • Remind family members: "The HVAC filter is overdue!" • Share streaks and rhythm stats on social media • Family Sharing keeps everyone on the same page ▸ 100% PRIVATE — YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts, no logins, no analytics, no tracking • No servers, no cloud (except optional iCloud Family Sharing) • Import from Reminders — processed on-device only Whether you need a medication reminder, oil change tracker, plant watering schedule, home maintenance log, or just want to answer "when did I last…" — Cadence remembers so you don't have to. Remember everything. Stress about nothing. Terms of Use: https://johndisalle.github.io/Cadence/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://johndisalle.github.io/Cadence/privacy.html Support: https://johndisalle.github.io/Cadence/support.html

Screenshots

Count Up Down Timer3 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up Down Timer at none against Cadence's 2. Cadence's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Count Up Down Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Up Down Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Cadence fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Count Up Down Timer versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount Up Down TimerCadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi YamakawaJOHN TIMOTHY DISALLE

In-app purchases

None

Count Up Down Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions1
  • Cadence Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Count Up Down Timer free?
Count Up Down Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Count Up Down Timer or Cadence have ads?
Count Up Down Timer shows ads; Cadence does not.
Which is updated more often, Count Up Down Timer or Cadence?
Count Up Down Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cadence fortnightly. Most recently, Count Up Down Timer was updated on August 19, 2026 and Cadence on September 9, 2026.

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