TimerLync vs Countdown to Alarm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
TimerLync
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One countdown. Every device. One alarm. TimerLync keeps a countdown in sync across every device in the room. Set the time once, and every phone, iPad, and Apple Watch shows the same remaining seconds ā then alarms at the same instant. WHY IT STAYS IN SYNC Devices agree on a single end time using network time, then count down locally. Even if Wi-Fi drops or a device goes to sleep, the alarm still fires on schedule ā it's scheduled ahead of time, not pushed at the last second. FAIR STARTS A 3Ā·2Ā·1 lead-in lands at the same instant on every screen, so whoever taps Start doesn't get a head start. BUILT FOR GROUPS ⢠Create a room, share a code or QR ā no account, no sign-in ⢠The host starts; pause, +0:30, +1:00 and reset can be opened to everyone ⢠Co-hosts and host hand-off when you need to step away ⢠Ready check: wait until everyone confirms before starting ⢠Works nearby over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, or across networks when you're apart FOR TALKS AND EVENTS ⢠Stage View: a full-screen, big-digit display for the podium ⢠Host messages: send "Please wrap up" to every screen in the room ⢠When it ends: hold at 00:00, count the overtime, flash, or show the clock, set once for the whole room ⢠Strong Alarm: rings even in Silent mode or Focus (iOS 26 or later) MORE THAN A TIMER ⢠Sequences: Talk 10 min ā Q&A 5 min, switching automatically on every device ⢠Group Pomodoro: focus and break cycles the whole team shares ⢠History: look back on what you actually ran ⢠Live Activity and Dynamic Island ā glance without unlocking ⢠Apple Watch companion with its own alarm, even away from your phone ⢠Lock Screen widget and Siri: "Start a countdown in TimerLync" SOLO WORKS TOO No room needed. Quick Timer is a plain countdown with the same reliable alarm. TimerLync Pro (one-time in-app purchase) unlocks rooms of up to 8 devices and CSV export of session history. Rooms of 2 devices and joining any room stay available to everyone.
Countdown to Alarm
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Countdown to Alarm shows how much time is left until the alarm you set.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown to Alarm at none against TimerLync's 1. Countdown to Alarm also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. TimerLync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown to Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimerLync ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown to Alarm daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimerLync | Countdown to Alarm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUKI JUNG | Pawel Pilor |
In-app purchases
TimerLync
- TimerLync Pro$5.99
Countdown to Alarm
No in-app purchases
Questions
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