Comparison

Span Timer vs OCD Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Span Timer

Features
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: • Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero • Swipe down to set a countdown timer • Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: • Tap to start or pause • Long press to add custom titles • Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: • 1 timer: fullscreen • 2-3 timers: vertical stack • 4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: • Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques • Cooking multiple dishes • Workout intervals • Task time tracking • Meeting time management • Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.

About

OCD Countdown

This app calculates the duration until a specific end time, eliminating manual time math. Set multiple countdowns for various daily activities and track them easily. Receive alerts via system alarms, spoken updates, or Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Countdown to exact end time
  • Multiple countdown tracking
  • Live Activities support
  • System alarms and spoken updates
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Customizable sounds
Features
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Stop doing time math. When you need a countdown to end at a specific time, simply enter that time and let OCD Countdown calculate the duration automatically. Set a time, not a duration. Create multiple countdowns for cooking, meetings, workouts, breaks, departures, and everything else happening in your day. Each countdown stays easy to identify and track, so you always know what’s next. Choose an hour from 1–12, enter the minutes, and start your countdown. AM or PM is suggested for the next occurrence of your chosen time, and you can change it whenever needed. Keep track with Live Activities on supported iPhones, system alarms, optional spoken updates, and customizable sounds. Mute spoken alerts without moving your target time, or clear your countdowns when you are finished. An Apple Watch app lets you create and track countdowns on your wrist. Optional OCD Plus subscription: eligible new subscribers receive one month free, then the subscription renews annually at the price shown by the App Store. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Span Timer2 screens
OCD Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Span Timer at none against OCD Countdown's 1. Span Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). OCD Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). 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. OCD Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Span Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Span Timer ships an update daily, OCD Countdown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Span Timer versus OCD Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpan TimerOCD Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishek SerjamChristian Andrade

In-app purchases

None

Span Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OCD Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Quicky Plus Annual1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Span Timer free?
Span Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCD Countdown free?
OCD Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Span Timer or OCD Countdown have ads?
Neither Span Timer nor OCD Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Span Timer or OCD Countdown?
Span Timer ships an update daily, and OCD Countdown every 2 weeks. Most recently, Span Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and OCD Countdown on October 25, 2026.

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