# Card Picker vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCount at weekly against Card Picker's every 6 months. TimeCount also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 7) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Card Picker's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Card Picker's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Picker | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020296413) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811)

Easily select a random playing card from a standard 52-card deck. Ideal for making decisions, assigning tasks, or facilitating card-based games. Customize the card back and deck background for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Random card selection, View opened cards, Customizable card back, Deck background options, Sound on/off toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support

**Requested features**

- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Picker free?

Card Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeCount free?

TimeCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Picker or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Card Picker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Card Picker or TimeCount have ads?

Neither Card Picker nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card Picker or TimeCount?

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Card Picker was updated on June 11, 2026 and TimeCount on September 30, 2026.

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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.*