Napsee vs Catdown ~ Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Napsee
This app visually displays time countdowns for children who struggle with understanding time. It's ideal for naps, car rides, or any waiting period, with a friendly smiley face signaling the end and a silent alert to ensure uninterrupted sleep.
- Visual time countdowns
- Silent timer alerts
- Smiley face completion indicator
- Screen stays on during timer
- Guided Access compatibility
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Napsee is a timer made for kids. When children are young, they often don’t know how to tell time, which can make nap time frustrating for them. Minutes seem like hours and hours seem like days when you are supposed to stay put for a nap. When our children were young, my wife suggested we convey nap time in a way kinds can see. Napsee. Napsee displays time countdowns visually so that children can understand how much time is left. It works great for naps, car trips, waiting for mealtime, or waiting for anything! When the timer goes off, a smiley face appears on the screen. Sometimes kids are so excited and focused on waiting for the smiley that they fall asleep. Not to worry. Napsee makes no sounds, so sleeping kids will stay asleep. While the timer is running, the screen on your device will stay on. The screen will turn off after the smiley face has appeared for a few moments. Napsee has no ads and no in-app purchases. It works great with Guided Access, so you can prevent changes from being made while the timer is running.
Catdown ~ Countdown
Create personalized countdowns for any event with customizable themes and AI-generated visuals. Add your own photos or drawings to make each countdown unique. Make waiting for special moments more enjoyable with a touch of feline charm.
- Fully customizable countdowns
- Personalized themes and color palettes
- Upload own photos or drawings
- AI-generated visual inspiration
- Cute cat imagery options
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Countdown to your special day—your way, with a touch of cuteness. Catdown is a delightfully customizable countdown widget that helps you celebrate what matters most. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or a dream trip, you can make each countdown uniquely yours. Fully personalizable Choose from our cute cat images, upload your own photo, or even draw one yourself. Customize the color palette to match your style—no limits! Powered by Apple Intelligence Need some inspiration? Tap “generate” and let AI create a visual that speaks to you. Make every moment worth waiting for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Catdown ~ Countdown at daily against Napsee's every 23 months. Napsee's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Napsee costs $0.99 and Catdown ~ Countdown $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Napsee ships an update every 23 months, Catdown ~ Countdown daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Napsee | Catdown ~ Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thaddeus Ternes | Chatsopon Deepateep |
Customer experience
Napsee
Catdown ~ Countdown
In-app purchases
Napsee
No in-app purchases
Catdown ~ Countdown
No in-app purchases









