# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Reverse Time

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown & Count Up Timer at 4.7 against Reverse Time's 3.8. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 5). Reverse Time's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown & Count Up Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reverse Time's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, Reverse Time every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Reverse Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-time/id6447112198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Tiny Solutions Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530715818) |

## 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


### Reverse Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-time/id6447112198)

This app helps you plan your day efficiently by calculating task start times to meet deadlines. It's designed for individuals with ADHD or anyone seeking better time management, offering instant calculations and an intuitive interface for seamless activity flow.

**Highlights:** Instant time calculations, Customizable scheduling for events and daily routines, Intuitive interface for task prioritization, ADHD-friendly design, Streamlined planning process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

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

### Is Reverse Time free?

Reverse Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Reverse Time averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer shows ads; Reverse Time does not.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, and Reverse Time every 7 months. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Reverse Time on October 3, 2026.

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