# Countdown Timer vs Flip Timer & stopwatch

Countdown Timer and Flip Timer & stopwatch both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Timer's. Flip Timer & stopwatch also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Flip Timer & stopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K 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 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Flip Timer & stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) |

## 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 |


### Flip Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207)

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Full-screen digital timer, Flip animation for time visualization, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Customizable reminder sounds, Background sound options, Keep screen on for progress viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All the skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward design
- 🚀 Large, easy-to-read display
- 💡 Unique flipping timer interface
- 🕰 Remembers previous time settings
- 👍 Works well for classroom/productivity use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer sometimes skips seconds or doesn't work accurately
- 💰 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🔒 Paid features should be included in free version
- 🔋 Timer stops working when device is locked or app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- Unable to stop/reset timer once started
- Ads prevent user from interacting with timer

**Requested features**

- Add option to set timer in hours/minutes/seconds
- Implement repeat/loop functionality for timer
- Allow custom alarm/notification sounds
- Improve landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Flip Timer & stopwatch?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Flip Timer & stopwatch averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Flip Timer & stopwatch have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Flip Timer & stopwatch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Flip Timer & stopwatch?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Flip Timer & stopwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Flip Timer & stopwatch on September 22, 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.*