# Countdown Timer vs Tick

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.5 against Tick's 2.0. Countdown Timer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Tick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Tick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-daily-routine-planner/id6738674658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Naik Ur Rehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751684983) |

## 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 |


### Tick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-daily-routine-planner/id6738674658)

This app helps you organize your day with a daily planner, to-do lists, and task reminders. It features an AI assistant for scheduling, goal tracking, and collaboration tools. Stay productive and reduce stress by managing your tasks and routines effectively.

**Highlights:** AI Assistant for scheduling, Goal tracking, Daily task scheduling, Customizable notifications, Advanced sorting and filtering, Collaboration tools, Recurring tasks, Offline mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Tick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Tick?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Tick averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Tick have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Tick show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tick on September 28, 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.*