Comparison

TimerLync vs Countdown to Alarm

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

Head to head
About

TimerLync

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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 → 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 — 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.

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Countdown to Alarm

Features
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Countdown to Alarm shows how much time is left until the alarm you set.

Screenshots

TimerLync4 screens
Countdown to Alarm3 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TimerLync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown to Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TimerLync versus Countdown to Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerLyncCountdown to Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUKI JUNGPawel Pilor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerLync

One-time1
  • TimerLync Pro$5.99
None

Countdown to Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerLync free?
TimerLync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown to Alarm free?
Countdown to Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerLync or Countdown to Alarm have ads?
Neither TimerLync nor Countdown to Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerLync or Countdown to Alarm?
TimerLync ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown to Alarm daily. Most recently, TimerLync was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown to Alarm on October 26, 2026.

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