Countdown: Big Timer & Clock3.0

Replace the old sand timer in your favorite game with one that packs a punch! The countdown takes center stage in this app as a full-screen timer counts down the seconds. Run silently, or play a chime or air horn sound to let everyone know that time is up!

Perfect for TV broadcasts, classrooms, debates, game shows, sporting events, or anywhere a highly visible stopwatch, timer, or clock with a streamlined appearance is needed.

Features:
+ Beautiful design, maximizing countdown visibility
+ Tap anywhere to start or stop the countdown
+ Three modes - stopwatch, timer, or clock
+ Set a countdown up to 10 hours
+ Display the time in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple

Advanced features:
+ Optionally show tenths of a second during the last minute for extra excitement
+ Optionally flash during the last ten seconds
+ Optionally play an air horn or a chime sound when time is up
+ Optionally show elapsed time after the timer reaches 0:00 (double-tap or long-press the Timer icon on the settings screen to choose)
+ The device will not sleep while the timer is running
+ Background notifications make sure you know when your timer ends
+ Double-tap the time on the settings screen to switch between 1, 5, and 15-second increments

Super-advanced features:
+ Control the timer remotely using a Bluetooth keyboard: The space bar starts/stops, escape resets, and you can change the countdown time by typing a number followed by enter.
+ Display the timer on an external screen using AirPlay mirroring, while keeping the controls visible only on your device!
+ Use side-by-side with other apps on iPad in slide-over or split-view mode

Version History Added an option to display seconds in clock mode

Added support for controlling the timer, stopwatch, and clock via the iOS Shortcuts app

Made the flash effect more subtle when the system "Accessibility > Motion > Dim Flashing Lights" option is enabled 3.0 Jan 31 Honor 24-hour clock display preference 2.9.0 12/17/2025 Updated for iOS and iPadOS 26 2.8.0 12/15/2025 Fixed bug changing "show elapsed time" setting on iPad
Fixed bug showing elapsed time after countdown expired 2.7.2 04/04/2022 Improved iPad split-view and slide-over support
Streamlined timer and stopwatch controls 2.7.1 05/09/2020 Updates and bug fixes 2.7.0 04/30/2020 Updates for iOS 13 2.6.0 11/27/2019 2.5.0 changes:
Added an option to choose whether the timer stops or shows elapsed time after reaching 0:00
Double-tap or long-press the Timer icon on the settings screen to access this setting

2.5.1 changes:
Ensure the keyboard shortcut toolbar is not shown 2.5.1 06/29/2016 Added an option to choose whether the timer stops or shows elapsed time after reaching 0:00

Double-tap or long-press the Timer icon on the settings screen to access this setting 2.5.0 06/25/2016 Bug fixes 2.4.2 08/04/2015 AirPlay orientation fixes 2.4.1 05/05/2015 If you enjoy using Countdown, a review would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

New in 2.4: Double-tap the settings screen to switch between 1, 5, and 15-second increments 2.4 02/02/2015 This update makes it easier than ever to use Countdown with a crowd:
- Control the timer remotely using a Bluetooth keyboard! The space bar starts/stops, escape resets, and you can change the countdown time by typing a number followed by enter.
- Display the timer on an Apple TV using AirPlay mirroring, while keeping the controls visible only on your device!

If you enjoy using Countdown, and have a minute to spare (time pun), a review would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 2.3 01/22/2015 Updates for iOS 7 and iPhone 5s 2.2 09/25/2013 + Bug fixes

New in 2.1:
+ Color options: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple
+ Sound options: Air horn or chime
+ Display options: show or hide tenths of a second
+ Added background notifications
+ Bug fixes 2.1.1 06/06/2013 + Color options: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple
+ Sound options: air horn or chime
+ Display options: show or hide tenths of a second
+ Added background notifications
+ Bug fixes 2.1 05/31/2013 ✓ Clock mode
✓ Redesigned setup 2.0 04/07/2013 New features:
✓ Set the timer to 0 to count up
✓ Tap directly on the time to start or stop the countdown
✓ The countdown is now even bigger on iPad screens

Bug fixes 1.2 02/22/2013 Features:
✓ Flash at 1 minute when the timer is set for at least 2 minutes
✓ Flash at 2 minutes when the timer is set for at least 4 minutes

Bug fixes:
✓ Set time correctly when closing setup while pickers are scrolling
✓ Fix slight air horn delay which occurs first time it plays 1.1 12/12/2012 1.0 12/06/2012