# Looking FWD vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is rating: TimeCount at 4.6 against Looking FWD's 4.0. TimeCount also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (24K vs 32). On price, update cadence, 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 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Looking FWD's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Looking FWD ships an update every 11 days, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looking FWD | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-fwd-event-countdown/id1232672943/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 242 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Mackay](https://appshunter.io/developer/993038359) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## 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 |


### 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 Looking FWD free?

Looking FWD 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, Looking FWD or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Looking FWD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Looking FWD or TimeCount have ads?

Neither Looking FWD nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Looking FWD or TimeCount?

Looking FWD ships an update every 11 days, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Looking FWD was updated on September 13, 2026 and TimeCount on September 30, 2026.

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