Comparison

Countdown Timer Nano vs Untold Novel

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 countdown timer with both numerical and graphical time displays. This version offers extended time limits, additional visual styles, and features like autorestart for interval training.

Highlights
  • Numerical and graphical time display
  • Up to 999 minutes time limit
  • Two extra display styles (FAT, B&W)
  • Circle animation of total time
  • Count down and count up functions
  • Autorestart for interval training
  • Optional sounds
Features
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Countdown Nano Timer is a beautifully minimal countdown timer: one thin progress ring, one big number, nothing else on the screen. Set the time with a tap or a drag on the circle, start, and stay focused. Perfect for presentations, workouts, cooking, classrooms and meetings. FREE FEATURES: • Clean, distraction-free black screen with a progress ring and large, ultra-thin digits • Set the time by tapping the top or bottom half of the ring, or drag to scrub • Timers up to 60 minutes • Sound when the time is up, with an optional per-second tick • Adjustable timer size • Keeps counting in the background • Translated into 10 languages UPGRADE TO PRO TO UNLOCK: • Timers up to 24 hours • Fat and Monochrome display styles • Full timer display formats (MM:SS and HH:MM) • Custom progress colors (green → yellow → red) • Sound and screen-flash alerts at the points you choose • Auto restart for interval training • Overtime tracking to see how far you ran over • Remote control from another device on the same Wi-Fi • No upgrade popups PRO is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase or a Yearly subscription. Already bought Nano Timer PLUS? Thank you! Every PRO feature stays unlocked for you at no extra cost. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.countdownkings.com/privacy-policy-mobile-apps/

About

Untold Novel

This app helps writers organize their novel-writing process. It provides tools for planning characters, timelines, locations, and scenes, all in one centralized place. Capture notes and ideas directly within the app to keep your story context intact.

Highlights
  • Character planning with traits and images
  • Story timeline organization
  • Location planning with maps and icons
  • Scene crafting with atmosphere and tension
  • Integrated note-taking
  • Drafting capabilities
Features
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Crafting a novel can be tough… There's so much to think about, remember, research, and track. What if there was a place to manage it all? And even better, make it fun? Untold Novel offers a fresh way to plan your bestseller. Keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and more in one place. Features include: - Character planning: Track your characters' traits, strengths, and flaws. Attach images for visual clarity. - Timeline: Organize your story timeline. Plan ahead and see how your book unfolds over time. Use it to manage key plot points. - Location planner: Create realistic settings. Map your locations, noting distances and nearby features. Use icons for easy identification. - Scene crafting: Layout your scenes beautifully. Track weather and atmosphere. Set tension levels. Start drafts directly in the app. - Note taking: Categorize and store your notes. Capture thoughts directly from other modules to maintain context. Need help? Contact us at support@untoldnovel.com

Screenshots

Countdown Timer Nano4 screens
Untold Novel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Timer Nano at Free against Untold Novel's $9.99. Countdown Timer Nano also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Untold Novel's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Countdown Timer Nano is free to download; Untold Novel costs $9.99 up front. Countdown Timer Nano sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Untold Novel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Untold Novel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Countdown Timer Nano's written reviews are positive against 79% of Untold Novel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 6 weeks, Untold Novel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Countdown Timer Nano versus Untold Novel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer NanoUntold Novel
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor DonkovPascal Grote

Customer experience

Countdown Timer Nano

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Untold Novel

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Timer Nano

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99
None

Untold Novel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer Nano free?
Countdown Timer Nano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Untold Novel free?
Untold Novel costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer Nano or Untold Novel?
Untold Novel is rated higher. Countdown Timer Nano averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Untold Novel averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Countdown Timer Nano or Untold Novel have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer Nano nor Untold Novel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer Nano or Untold Novel?
Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 6 weeks, and Untold Novel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer Nano was updated on November 6, 2026 and Untold Novel on October 30, 2026.

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