Comparison

Countdown Timer Nano vs SolarFocus

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

SolarFocus

Features
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“Through hardships to the stars —— Per aspera ad astra” In an era where attention is constantly fractured by distractions, it is easy to lose our rhythm in anxiety and noise. Yet in the vast expanse of deep space, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars... every celestial body travels faithfully along its predetermined orbit, calm and unhurried. No chaos, no rush — only eternal gravity and disciplined order. SolarFocus transforms each focus session into an interstellar journey across the cosmos. When you tap start, you enter your own planetary orbit — every minute and second of dedicated effort is no longer merely time slipping away, but energy powering your exploration and shimmering cosmic stardust. --- Core Features & Highlights 【The Sun & 8 Planetary Focus Modes】 • The Sun Infinite Count-Up: Unrestricted immersive flow, recording every moment of deep, sustained effort. • 8 Planetary Pomodoro Timers: - Mercury (10 min): Meditation / Quick Mind Clearing - Venus (15 min): Micro-tasks / Utilizing spare time - Earth (25 min): Classic Pomodoro Technique - Mars (30 min): Daily light work & study - Jupiter (40 min): Design concepts / Deep reading - Saturn (50 min): High-efficiency creative flow - Uranus (90 min): Intensive brainstorming - Neptune (120 min): Deep research & specialized mastery 【Authentic Keplerian Orbits & NASA Celestial Sync】 • Built-in high-precision Keplerian planetary orbital algorithm reproducing real celestial physics. • Live celestial data sync to observe current solar system planetary longitudes in real time. • Freely adjust orbital speed from 1x to 1000x, pinch-to-zoom and command your personal celestial chart. 【Cosmic Odyssey Mileage & Stardust Achievements】 • Focus Mileage Visualization: Calculates your distance traveled across the galaxy and orbital angle around the Sun. • Stardust & Progression: Build focus streaks to gather stardust and witness the compound power of discipline. • Interstellar Exploration Badges: Time Apprentice, Interstellar Voyager, Night Guardian, Dawn Watcher, and many more. 【Multi-Dimensional Cosmic Statistics】 • Clear daily focus heatmaps and weekly/monthly/annual productivity trends. • Planetary time distribution pie charts to analyze your energy allocation. 【Dynamic Island & Lock Screen Live Activities】 • Full support for iOS Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activities: glance at your orbit progress without unlocking your phone. 【Elegant & Versatile Home Screen Widgets】 • Multi-sized solar system dashboards, cosmic travel stats, daily inspirational quotes, and quick-control widgets. 【Personal Customization & iCloud Sync】 • Custom Celestial Bodies: Freely configure name, color, size, orbital period, and target focus duration. • Seamless iCloud Multi-Device Sync: Safe local-first storage with automatic cloud backup across all your Apple devices. • Immersive cosmic white noise and refined haptic feedback. --- Ideal For - Deep study sessions, exam preparation, and cramming - Coding, system architecture, writing, and design - Pomodoro-based daily workflow and GTD time management - Mindfulness meditation, morning routines, and reading habits May this tranquil starry sky accompany you through the noise and guide you to your own shining stars. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Timer Nano3 screens
SolarFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer Nano at none against SolarFocus's 3. SolarFocus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SolarFocus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown Timer Nano asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 3 months, SolarFocus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown Timer Nano versus SolarFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer NanoSolarFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor Donkov厚然 曾

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer Nano

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SolarFocus

Subscriptions2
  • 行星专注 Pro - 月度订阅$1.991 Month
  • 专注行星 Pro - 年度订阅$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • SolarFocus Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Countdown Timer Nano free?
Countdown Timer Nano is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolarFocus free?
SolarFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Timer Nano or SolarFocus have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer Nano nor SolarFocus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer Nano or SolarFocus?
Countdown Timer Nano ships an update every 3 months, and SolarFocus weekly. Most recently, Countdown Timer Nano was updated on October 24, 2026 and SolarFocus on October 15, 2026.

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