Countdown vs TapSend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
Easily track important dates and special moments with a redesigned, intuitive interface. Features include home screen widgets, customizable date formats, and per-event color selection for a personalized experience.
- Home screen widget
- Customizable date formats
- Dark mode support
- Per-event color selection
- Intuitive interface
- Event management
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Countdown helps you keep track of the dates that matter: birthdays, vacations, weddings, deadlines, anniversaries. Add an event and see at a glance how many days are left (or how many have passed). FOR EVERYONE • Add an event in a few taps: tap "+", enter a title and a date, done • 8 theme colors to tell your events apart • List, small grid or large grid view • Two Home Screen widgets: your upcoming events, or a single event of your choice • Your preferred date format, Dark Mode and a setting for long titles • Search by name • Your events are also saved to a file you can find in the Files app COUNTDOWN PRO An optional one-time purchase. No subscription. • Background images: pick one of 20 built-in backgrounds or use your own photos • 4 more fonts besides the system one: Rounded, Serif, Monospace and Condensed • Any color you like for each event, beyond the 8 presets • Unlimited events (without Pro you can create up to 3; sample events don't count) Already bought Countdown? Pro is yours, forever, and there's nothing you need to do: everything stays just as it was. If it doesn't show as active, open Settings → Countdown Pro in the app and tap "Restore purchases". NATIVE, OFFLINE, CLEAN Countdown is built in SwiftUI, native to iPhone and iPad: fast, light and right at home on iOS. It works entirely offline. No ads, no accounts, no tracking, no third-party SDKs: your events stay on your device. Available on iPhone and iPad, in more than 30 languages.
TapSend
Easily share files, photos, and documents between devices without wires or complex setups. Enjoy fast, secure, and reliable transfers using a local Wi-Fi network, even offline. Simplify your workflow and keep your data private.
- Fast and secure file transfers
- QR code device connection
- Cross-device compatibility
- Offline file sharing
- File management
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Effortlessly share files, images, and more between devices with TapSend. No complicated setups, no wires—just smooth, reliable transfers. Whether you’re sending photos to a friend or transferring files between your devices, TapSend makes it quick and easy. Key Features: • Fast and Secure Transfers: Enjoy blazing-fast speeds with end-to-end encryption. • QR Code Connection: Connect devices in seconds by scanning a simple QR code. • Cross-Device Compatibility: Works seamlessly between iPhones, iPads, and other devices. • File Management: View sent and received files at a glance. • No Internet Required: Share files offline using your local Wi-Fi network. Why TapSend? • Save time with effortless file transfers. • Keep your data secure with local sharing. • Simplify your workflow and stay productive. Download TapSend today and experience the ultimate in file sharing convenience! App Website: https://timehound.vip/tapsend/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.4 against TapSend's 1.0. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 1). TapSend's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapSend asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 212 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Countdown ships an update every 7 months, TapSend every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | TapSend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (212 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 212 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | 杭州引力网络技术有限公司 |
Customer experience
Countdown
TapSend
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Countdown Pro$5.99
TapSend
No in-app purchases









