# Performance Timer vs Stopwatch & Countdown

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Performance Timer | Stopwatch & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Schweig](https://appshunter.io/developer/957648885) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Performance Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-timer/id957648886)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stopwatch & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopwatch-and-countdown/id1569326633)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*