# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Time in Focus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time in Focus at 100% against Countdown & Count Up Timer's 63%. Time in Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown & Count Up Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 14). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time in Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time in Focus 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 14, 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 100% of Time in Focus's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, Time in Focus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Time in Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-in-focus/id6762503345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Seamless Migration AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894429650) |

## 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 in Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-in-focus/id6762503345)

This app helps you organize your tasks and focus on what matters with timed work sessions and app blocking. Track your progress and build productive habits without pressure.

**Highlights:** Task planning and organization, App blocking for distractions, Timed focus sessions with breaks, Progress tracking and streaks, Calendar and heatmap visualization, Private and iPhone-only operation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $35.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

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

### Is Time in Focus free?

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

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

Time in Focus is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Time in Focus averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, and Time in Focus every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Time in Focus on September 18, 2026.

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