Calm Countdown Timer vs Chrono Pumpkin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calm Countdown Timer
This app provides a simple, calming visual timer to help children understand time, improve focus, and manage transitions smoothly. Its friendly design and clear countdown display make routines predictable and less stressful for kids, including those with special needs.
- Visual countdown display
- Friendly characters
- One-tap presets
- Distraction-free design
- Supports children with ADHD/autism
- Helps with transitions and routines
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Calm Countdown Timer is a simple, calming visual timer designed to help kids understand time, stay focused, and transition between activities with less stress. With bright visuals, friendly characters, and a clear countdown display, kids can see time passing instead of guessing, making routines feel more predictable and manageable. Completely free. No distractions. No ads No in-app purchases No subscriptions No hidden costs Just a clean, reliable timer you can trust your kids to use. Why parents and kids love it Visual countdown makes time easy to understand Simple one-tap presets for quick use Calm, friendly design with engaging characters Helps reduce resistance during transitions Encourages independence and routine-building Helpful for different needs Visual timers are commonly used to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences by making time more predictable and reducing overwhelm. Calm Countdown Timer provides a gentle, distraction-free way to support focus, transitions, and daily structure. Perfect for everyday moments Getting ready in the morning Homework or focus time Screen time limits Bedtime routines Playtime and breaks Designed with simplicity in mind No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just a calm, easy-to-use timer that works instantly when you need it.
Chrono Pumpkin
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The main upside with this timer is that it is simple and is mostly preset buttons versus dial based. And it doesn't save all your past timers if that annoys you like it does me.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calm Countdown Timer at weekly against Chrono Pumpkin's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calm Countdown Timer ships an update weekly, Chrono Pumpkin every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calm Countdown Timer | Chrono Pumpkin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shujaat Siddiqui | Brandon Wilson |
In-app purchases
Calm Countdown Timer
No in-app purchases
Chrono Pumpkin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calm Countdown Timer free?
Is Chrono Pumpkin free?
Do Calm Countdown Timer or Chrono Pumpkin have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calm Countdown Timer or Chrono Pumpkin?
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