Comparison

Performance Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Performance Timer

A large-display countdown timer for monitoring presentations or performances. It visually indicates time overruns by turning red and counting up, without audible alarms. Easily set for durations between 1 and 99 minutes.

Highlights
  • Large display countdown timer
  • Visual time overrun indicator (red count-up)
  • No audible alarm
  • Adjustable time from 1-99 minutes
  • Ideal for presentations and performances
Features
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Performance Timer is a large-display countdown timer developed to be used to monitor the time remaining in a performance, presentation, etc. Performance Timer does not sound an alarm when the time runs out. Rather, when the timer reaches zero, the numbers turn red and the timer starts counting up so that you can see how long you've gone over your target time. The time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes.

About

Stopwatch & Countdown

This utility app provides a large-display stopwatch and a versatile countdown timer. Its simple interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for various activities like sports and timed games. Customize colors and display elements for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Large-display stopwatch
  • Countdown timer function
  • Customizable colors
  • Adjustable display elements (hours, minutes, seconds)
  • Simple and intuitive operation
  • Suitable for sports and games
Features
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Stopwatch with large-sized numbers. Countdown function included. Simple operation makes it easy for anyone to use. It can be used for athletics and party games with time limits. ●Basic usage 1. How to start Tap the start button or the time. 2. How to stop Tap the Stop button or the time. 3. How to reset Tap the reset button. ● Countdown function You can use the countdown function by selecting "Countdown" in the "Mode" item of the setting screen. The start time of the timer can be changed freely (the default setting is 10 minutes). ● Other settings 1. Color settings You can change the color of the text. The background can be selected from white or black. 2. Display settings You can set whether to show or hide "hour", "minute", "second", and "millisecond" individually. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Performance Timer1 screens
Stopwatch & Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Performance Timer at 83% against Stopwatch & Countdown's 42%. Performance Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Stopwatch & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Performance Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Performance Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance Timer has 59 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Performance Timer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Stopwatch & Countdown's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Performance Timer versus Stopwatch & Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerformance TimerStopwatch & Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59 ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better7
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SchweigNAOYA ONO

Customer experience

Performance Timer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative10.0%

Stopwatch & Countdown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Performance Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stopwatch & Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$24.99

Questions

Is Performance Timer free?
Performance Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stopwatch & Countdown free?
Stopwatch & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Performance Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown?
Performance Timer is rated higher. Performance Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Stopwatch & Countdown averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Performance Timer or Stopwatch & Countdown have ads?
Stopwatch & Countdown shows ads; Performance Timer does not.

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