Shark Countdown vs Mad Scientist Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shark Countdown
This app provides a stylish countdown to Shark Week with second-by-second precision. It offers seamless Apple Watch integration and a preview of a "Bite Me - Shark Attack" game, making it an ideal companion for shark enthusiasts.
- Precise countdowns to the second
- Apple Watch integration
- Preview of "Bite Me - Shark Attack" game
- Shark enthusiast companion
- Sleek design
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Get ready for the ultimate shark season excitement! Count down the days, hours, and seconds with our elegant, modern app—the perfect companion for every shark fan. Why you will love Shark Countdown: • Realistic Shark Animations – Enjoy a stunning overhead view of deep ocean water with lifelike sharks swimming right beneath your live countdown across all your devices. • Global Language Support – Built for shark fans everywhere! Our app is fully localized with support for over 40 languages, providing a fun experience worldwide. • Multi-Device Countdown – Track every single second with a beautiful, clean design optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Customize the font colors to match your unique style! • Standalone Apple Watch App – View the countdown directly on your wrist when you are away from your phone. The watch app operates completely independently, meaning no connection to an iPhone is required. • Arcade Mini-Game Included – iPhone and iPad users can start playing immediately! Test your reflexes and evade danger with the thrilling "Bite Me - Shark Attack" lite game built directly into the app menu. Download today and let the countdown excitement begin! Happy Shark Time! --- • Our Community: If you love this app, please write a review and share this app with your family and friends on social media. Thank you for your support! • Feedback & Support: We work hard to ensure you have a great user experience. If you have ideas on how to make this app better, or if you are experiencing any technical problems, please connect with us by pressing the "Support" button inside the menu or by visiting our website. Thank you for your support!
Mad Scientist Controls
Control your JAWS Rover robot via Bluetooth for exciting adventures. Explore and maneuver your robot with an easy-to-use interface. Requires the JAWS Rover device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Robot control
- Exploration
- Maneuvering
- Easy-to-use interface
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Take control of your JAWS Rover! This app lets you connect to your robot via Bluetooth and guide it on exciting adventures. Explore, maneuver, and have fun with this easy-to-use interface. This app requires the JAWS Rover device built with the Mad Scientist Labs (Session at CodeMash 2025)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mad Scientist Controls at 5.0 against Shark Countdown's 4.0. Mad Scientist Controls also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Mad Scientist Controls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Shark Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Mad Scientist Controls every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shark Countdown | Mad Scientist Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JS Digital Productions, Inc. | Gregory Shayko |
Customer experience
Shark Countdown
Mad Scientist Controls
In-app purchases
Shark Countdown
No in-app purchases
Mad Scientist Controls
No in-app purchases
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