# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Time Manage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Time Manage's 4. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Time Manage's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Manage sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Manage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Time Manage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, Time Manage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Time Manage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-manage-count-up-timer/id1011217141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Hajime Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011217140) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


### Time Manage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-manage-count-up-timer/id1011217141)

A minimalist time tracking application that allows users to start and stop timers with just two taps. It offers a simple interface for monitoring time spent on various activities, with historical data and customizable themes. Designed for focus and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Two-tap start/stop functionality, Minimalist interface, View time totals at a glance, Daily/weekly history review, Customizable themes, Private and distraction-free

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time Manage free?

Time Manage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Time Manage?

Time Manage is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Time Manage averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Time Manage have ads?

Both Countdown & Count Up Timer and Time Manage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Time Manage?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, and Time Manage every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Time Manage on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*