# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Countdown Timer's 2. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown & Count Up Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. 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 point the same way: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Timer's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, Countdown Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) |

## 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


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $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 Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 16, 2026.

---

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