Serial Countdown Timer vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Serial Countdown Timer
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Take control of your time with Serial Countdown Timer β a simple yet powerful app designed to help you complete tasks in sequence without losing focus. Whether you're working, exercising, cooking, or building daily routines, this app lets you create a series of countdown timers that run one after another automatically. No interruptions. No distractions. Just flow. Why Serial Countdown Timer? β’ Sequential Timers β Set multiple timers that run in order, perfect for routines and step-based tasks β’ Stay in the Zone β Eliminate the need to reset timers manually and maintain your focus β’ Minimal & Clean Design β A distraction-free interface built for effortless time management β’ Flexible Use Cases β Ideal for workouts, study sessions, meditation, cooking, and more β’ Quick Setup β Create and start your timer sequences in seconds Designed with simplicity at its core, Serial Countdown Timer helps you focus on what matters β completing tasks efficiently, one step at a time.
Tempo
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Tempo β Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers β Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets β Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta β 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg β 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications β Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button β Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss β Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on β Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds β Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume β Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm β Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes β Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages β English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start β all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo β Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against Serial Countdown Timer's 1. Tempo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Serial Countdown Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Serial Countdown Timer | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeevan Nagaraj | Cedric Marcellin |
In-app purchases
Serial Countdown Timer
- Full Access$1.99
Tempo
No in-app purchases





