# Looking FWD vs Countdown Timer.

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer. at 4.8 against Looking FWD's 4.0. Countdown Timer. also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). Looking FWD's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Looking FWD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and Countdown Timer. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Looking FWD's written reviews are positive against 64% of Countdown Timer.'s.

Looking FWD ships an update every 11 days, Countdown Timer. every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looking FWD | Countdown Timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-fwd-event-countdown/id1232672943/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 243 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Mackay](https://appshunter.io/developer/993038359) | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) |

## What reviewers say

### Looking FWD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-fwd-event-countdown/id1232672943)

Track upcoming events with a customizable countdown. Add photos, emojis, and checklists to your events. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets. Syncs securely across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable event countdowns, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Photo and emoji customization, Checklists for events, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $0.79 | per month |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $9.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797)

A user-friendly countdown application with a beautiful interface and extensive customization options. It offers Apple Watch and iCloud support, smart notifications, and widgets to keep you informed about upcoming events. The app is compatible with older iOS versions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns with user pictures, Apple Watch and iCloud synchronization, Smart notifications for upcoming events, Widget support for quick access, Compatibility with iOS 10 and above, Localization in multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looking FWD free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Looking FWD or Countdown Timer.?

Countdown Timer. is rated higher. Looking FWD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Countdown Timer. averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do Looking FWD or Countdown Timer. have ads?

Neither Looking FWD nor Countdown Timer. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Looking FWD or Countdown Timer.?

Looking FWD ships an update every 11 days, and Countdown Timer. every 6 months. Most recently, Looking FWD was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown Timer. on September 18, 2026.

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