# Countdown Timer vs Hourglass

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Timer at Free against Hourglass's $0.99. Countdown Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 26.0). Hourglass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Timer is free to download; Hourglass costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hourglass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Hourglass every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Hourglass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [SNEH NILESH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642734403) |

## 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 |


### Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-countdown-timer/id1642734401)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Hourglass free?

Hourglass costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown Timer or Hourglass have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Hourglass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Hourglass?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Hourglass every 9 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Hourglass on October 6, 2026.

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