Comparison

Countdown & Interval Timer vs Wash Timer

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

Head to head
About

Countdown & Interval Timer

This app offers a versatile timer for various tasks, including focus sessions, training intervals, and everyday countdowns. Customize timers, run multiple simultaneously, and monitor progress with home screen widgets and live activities. Sync across devices via iCloud and enjoy a clean, ad-free interface.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer types (Pomodoro, Interval, Step)
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Home screen widgets and Live Activities
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Countdown & Interval Timer is a powerful, clean timer app for focus, training, cooking, routines, and everyday countdowns. Build the timer that fits the task, run multiple at once, and stay on track with widgets and Live Activities. TIMER TYPES • Timer: Simple countdown for anything. • Quick Timer: Fast one-tap timers for common durations. • Pomodoro Timer: Focus and break cycles for deep work and study. • Interval Timer: Warm-ups, work/rest intervals, rounds and sets for training. • Step Timer: Build a multi-step schedule for routines and complex workflows. REMINDERS AND ALERTS Get notified when a timer or segment ends with notifications and optional alarm delivery (availability depends on device and system settings). WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITIES See active timers and countdowns on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with Dynamic Island support where available. SYNC AND CLEAN UI • iCloud sync keeps timers and events consistent across your devices (requires the same Apple ID). • No ads. • Designed for speed: create, start, and manage timers without friction. PRO / SUBSCRIPTION Timers Pro offers optional in-app purchases (including subscription options) to unlock premium features. Pricing and availability may vary by region. Terms of Service (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tingogo.com/privacy/timers

About

Wash Timer

This app helps you manage laundry cycles with real alarms and lock screen reminders. It prevents clothes from sitting too long in the washer or dryer, saving time, water, and energy. Enjoy a clean, simple interface designed for reliability.

Highlights
  • Real alarms that sound even on silent
  • Lock screen reminders until job is done
  • Live countdown on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  • Wrinkle prevention with timely dryer alerts
  • Saves water and energy by preventing re-washes
  • Clean and simple user interface
Features
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A Wash Timer Pro subscription is required to access all features. Try free for 7 days. Stop wasting time re-washing the clothes you forgot to switch. Meet Wash Timer: the simple app that handles the remembering for you. The perfect laundry timer—beautifully clean, simple, and reliable. Designed to keep your chores moving, so you can get back to the things that matter. Whether you're at home, the laundromat, or the dorm, this is the only tool you need to stay on top of your laundry. Why You'll Use It Every Week: - Real Alarms: When your laundry finishes, a true alarm sounds—even on silent—so you never miss the swap. No more buried notifications. - Lock Screen Reminders: A "move the load" reminder stays on your Lock Screen until the job is actually done. - Live Countdown: Track your laundry in real time from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Wrinkle Prevention: Know the second your dryer is finished so you can grab your clothes while they're fresh. - Saves Resources: Eliminates the "re-wash tax" to help you save water and energy. - Clean Design: No clutter. Just a timer that helps you get the mundane stuff done. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://efficient-squid-1b2.notion.site/WashTimer-PrivacyPolicy-38d8e0b6695580f4b997f84875c6812e

Screenshots

Countdown & Interval Timer4 screens
Wash Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown & Interval Timer at freemium against Wash Timer's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Countdown & Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wash Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown & Interval Timer against 5.0 for Wash Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown & Interval Timer ships an update every 5 days, Wash Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Countdown & Interval Timer versus Wash Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown & Interval TimerWash Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTingogo IncJACKSON KARL JORSS

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown & Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
2 purchases

Wash Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Wash Timer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Wash Timer Pro 6 Months7 Days trial$3.996 Months

Questions

Is Countdown & Interval Timer free?
Countdown & Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wash Timer free?
Wash Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown & Interval Timer or Wash Timer?
Countdown & Interval Timer and Wash Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Countdown & Interval Timer or Wash Timer have ads?
Neither Countdown & Interval Timer nor Wash Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown & Interval Timer or Wash Timer?
Countdown & Interval Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Wash Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Countdown & Interval Timer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wash Timer on November 5, 2026.

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