# Countdown Timer vs Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

Countdown Timer and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Timer's. Visual Countdown Timer Liquid also leads on ratings volume (691 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown Timer against 4.6 for Visual Countdown Timer Liquid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Countdown Timer Liquid has 691 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Visual Countdown Timer Liquid's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Visual Countdown Timer Liquid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **691** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Visual Countdown Timer Liquid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-countdown-timer-liquid/id1271515042)

This app offers a visually engaging countdown timer with customizable options. It helps users stay focused for tasks like studying or cooking, and can also be used as an educational tool for children to learn about time management. Features include interval and serial countdowns, soft alarms, and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Customizable colors and fonts, Interval and serial countdowns, Soft alarms, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Split view support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Timer – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Timer – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Timer – Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Countdown Timer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Visual Timer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Visually appealing timer
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users
- 👨‍🏫 Great for classrooms and work settings
- 🧒 Engaging for kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound or customizable alarms
- 🕰️ Limited timer duration (only up to 1 hour)
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🤖 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Timer animation not syncing with actual time
- Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- Consent management pop-ups causing disruption

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom timer durations over 1 hour
- Option to customize alarm sounds and visuals
- Integration with productivity apps and Shortcuts
- Dark mode and color customization options
- Sync across devices and restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Visual Countdown Timer Liquid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Visual Countdown Timer Liquid is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Visual Countdown Timer Liquid averages 4.6 from 691 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Visual Countdown Timer Liquid?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Visual Countdown Timer Liquid on September 21, 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.*