Comparison

Countdown Timer Nano vs Event Timers

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer Nano

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.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Numerical and graphical time representation
  • Animating circle timer
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Large, visible numbers
  • Up to 60-minute timers (free)
Features
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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).

About

Event Timers

This app helps manage event timing by displaying countdowns and schedules for presenters and staff. It offers various timer types and visual cues, with cross-device syncing. A free version is available with limitations, while a subscription unlocks unlimited features.

Highlights
  • Countdown timers
  • Count to timer
  • Count up timers with color signals
  • Event schedules
  • Full-screen display on external monitors
  • iCloud syncing
  • Timer Actions Log
Features
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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. == Subscription Pricing And Terms == Event Timers offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $4.99 per month $26.00 per 6 months (that is less than $4.35 per month) $36.00 per year (that is $3 a month) These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. 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/

Screenshots

Countdown Timer Nano4 screens
Event Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer Nano at none against Event Timers's 3. Countdown Timer Nano also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Event Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown Timer Nano asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 2 months, Event Timers every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Timer Nano versus Event Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer NanoEvent Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor DonkovAppseez

Customer experience

Countdown Timer Nano

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Event Timers

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer Nano

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Event Timers

Subscriptions3
  • Standard - Month$4.991 Month
  • Standard – 6 Months$25.996 Months
  • Standard – Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown Timer Nano free?
Countdown Timer Nano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Event Timers free?
Event Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Timer Nano or Event Timers have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer Nano nor Event Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer Nano or Event Timers?
Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 2 months, and Event Timers every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer Nano was updated on September 21, 2026 and Event Timers on October 2, 2026.

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