Best Free Timer Countdown Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to free timer countdown or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Timer Countdown Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Countdown StarCountdown StarFree4.8★ (215K)YesYesSep 2026
2Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesSep 2026
3Timer ٞTimer ٞFree4.4★ (1.2K)YesNoSep 2026
4Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimerSimple Timer & Alarm ListTimerFree4.6★ (301)YesYesSep 2026
5Countzy - Countdown Timer AppCountzy - Countdown Timer AppFreeNoYesJun 2026
6Mounce's Simple CountdownMounce's Simple CountdownFreeNoAug 2026
7Wall Countdown TimerWall Countdown TimerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
8TickUp CountdownTickUp CountdownFreeYesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Timer Countdown

Countdown Star#1

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(215K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking events

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not working
  • 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
  • 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#2

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
Timer ٞ#3

Timer ٞ by UniCom Technology

Kitchen cooking alarm
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(1.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Well designed app
  • 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
  • 👍 Simple elegant design
  • 🚀 Good timer app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Skips a second
  • 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
  • 🔕 Alarm sound too weak

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FAQ about Free Timer Countdown

What are the best free timer countdown apps for iPhone?
Countdown Star tops our free timer countdown apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 215K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Countdown Star shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free timer countdown apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Countdown Star helps you track the time remaining until your favorite events or count up from past significant dates. You can set timers for birthdays, holidays, vacations, anniversaries, and more, seeing the exact time left in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, or years.
Key features include the ability to add and customize your own events with personal wallpapers or photos, display timers on Apple Watch and in the Today Widget, set precise event times, adjust time units with a slider, and share event progress with friends.