Comparison

Cyclic Timer vs Count Up Down Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cyclic Timer

This app provides a repeating countdown timer that keeps your screen active. It can silently alert you when the timer reaches zero and automatically restart based on your settings. Ideal for timed work, workouts, or gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Repeating countdown timer
  • Keeps screen light up
  • Silent alerts
  • Automatic restart
  • Customizable intervals
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Do you ever want a timer that repeats itself? Cyclic Timer keeps your screen light up and count down silently. When the timer reaches zero, it fires and repeats (upon your setting). The alert sound can be muted so it does not disturb your important work. This could be useful during workout, gaming, or any work that you do need to be notified in every certain time frame. *This is not a timer that supposed to run in the background.

About

Count Up Down Timer

Features
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Zero hassle. Total control. "CountUpDownTimer" redefines how you interact with time. ■ The Magic of Swipe Forget tapping numbers. Just swipe to set your time with incredible smoothness. This intuitive interface lets you focus on what matters most, instantly. ■ Seamless Mode Switching Changed your mind? Switch between Count-Up and Count-Down even during measurement. Flexibility is now at your fingertips. ■ Groundbreaking Speed Control Adjust the flow of time itself. Run your timer at 2x or 0.5x speed. • Use 2x speed to challenge yourself and boost productivity. • Use slow-motion for tasks that require steady pacing. Experience a completely new way to manage your day. ■ Perfect For: • Cooking: Set timers instantly with a simple swipe. • Training & Study: Apply healthy pressure using speed-up features. • Complex Tasks: Flexibly switch modes as your workflow evolves. Ultimate simplicity meets high-end functionality. Feel what it’s like to truly master your time.

Screenshots

Cyclic Timer3 screens
Count Up Down Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cyclic Timer at none against Count Up Down Timer's shown. Cyclic Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Count Up Down Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclic Timer ships an update every 12 months, Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cyclic Timer versus Count Up Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclic TimerCount Up Down Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuantong LuSatoshi Yamakawa

In-app purchases

None

Cyclic Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Count Up Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclic Timer free?
Cyclic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Count Up Down Timer free?
Count Up Down Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclic Timer or Count Up Down Timer have ads?
Count Up Down Timer shows ads; Cyclic Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclic Timer or Count Up Down Timer?
Cyclic Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Count Up Down Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cyclic Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Count Up Down Timer on October 19, 2026.

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