# Countdown Timer vs Countdown Builder

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Timer at Free against Countdown Builder's $0.99. Countdown Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). Countdown Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Timer is free to download; Countdown Builder costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Builder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Countdown Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Kalavathi Ekambaram](https://appshunter.io/developer/912222873) |

## 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 |


### Countdown Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-builder/id6745096791)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EventCountdown Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown Builder free?

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

### Do Countdown Timer or Countdown Builder have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Countdown Builder show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown Builder on September 29, 2026.

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