Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) vs Event Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
A minimalist timer app with a clean design, offering both numerical and visual time tracking. It features large numbers, an animating circle that changes color with elapsed time, and optional sound alerts. The free version allows setting timers up to 60 minutes.
- Minimalist design
- Numerical and graphical time representation
- Animating circle timer
- Optional sound alerts
- Large, visible numbers
- Up to 60-minute timers (free)
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Features: ● Large numbers for great visibility. ● Simple and intuitive use. ● Circle animates and color changes as time is passing. ● Optional sounds to keep you on track! ● Set up time to 60 minutes (free version).
Event Timers
Manage event schedules with multiple countdown, count-up, and clock timers. Ideal for presentations and performances, it offers visual cues and syncs across devices. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.
- Multiple timer types (countdown, count-up, clock)
- Event and schedule management
- Full-screen display on external monitors
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Visual color cues for speakers
- Timer Actions Log
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Display timers at your events. Show presenters, performers and event staff how much time is left. Each event can have multiple schedules. Each item on a schedule can contain a countdown timer, count to timer, count up timer or show a clock. Perfect for Toastmasters meetings! The count up timers with colored backgrounds (green for minimum, yellow for target, red for maximum time) make it easy to signal speakers. Hide the timer digits to show just the colors, and use the Timer Actions Log to track all speaker times. On iOS Devices, the timer can be shown full-screen on external displays (with option to turn this off), while the built-in display can be used for controls and editing schedules. Full-screen views are also available on Mac, iPad and Apple TV. Events and schedules automatically sync between devices using the same iCloud account. (Requires an active internet connection.) == Get started with the free version == The App is free for up to 5 Timers in one Schedule and one Event. Get unlimited Events, Schedules and Schedule Items with a subscription. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://eventtimers.app/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) at none against Event Timers's 3. Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Event Timers's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) ships an update every 2 months, Event Timers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) | Event Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Donkov | Appseez |
Customer experience
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
Event Timers
In-app purchases
Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy)
No in-app purchases
Event Timers
- Standard - Month$4.991 Month
- Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
- Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year
Questions
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Do Countdown Timer Nano (Legacy) or Event Timers have ads?
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