# Countdown Timer vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is ads: TimeCount at none against Countdown Timer's shown. TimeCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (79% vs 60%). Countdown Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown Timer against 4.6 for TimeCount. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeCount weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 103 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### TimeCount

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

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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 Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer 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, Countdown Timer or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or TimeCount have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; TimeCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or TimeCount?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and TimeCount on September 24, 2026.

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