# Smartlights countdown vs SKETCH

The clearest difference is rating: SKETCH at 4.7 against Smartlights countdown's 2.5. SKETCH also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 20). Smartlights countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SKETCH sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Smartlights countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

SKETCH holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SKETCH has 4.9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smartlights countdown's written reviews are positive against 45% of SKETCH's.

Smartlights countdown ships an update every 2 months, SKETCH every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smartlights countdown | SKETCH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlights-countdown/id1248150372/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-ai-monster-maker/id6744998698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **44.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gemmy Industries Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/889851671) | [Angel Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/999547806) |

## What reviewers say

### Smartlights countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlights-countdown/id1248150372)

Control Christmas projectors with Bluetooth, set custom countdown dates and titles, and read time. Get technical support directly from the developer.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Projector password function, Read time in phone, Calculate Christmas distance, Set custom countdown dates, Type custom titles for countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SKETCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-ai-monster-maker/id6744998698)

Transform your hand-drawn monsters into animated 3D creatures. This app brings your sketches to life and integrates them into a movie universe. Perfect for kids, parents, and film enthusiasts looking to create movie magic.

**Highlights:** Transform drawings into 3D animated creatures, Real-time sketch to animation, Integrate creations into movie universe, One free monster creation, Purchase movie tickets in-app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 95 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 199 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 380 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 475 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 570 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 899_for_855_credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,112 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,223 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1,334 Credits | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1,557 Credits | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1,668 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 for 3,000 credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 👍 Accurately converts drawings to 3D creatures
- 👍 Kids love using the app
- 👍 Great for sparking kids' imagination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Desire to have user-created monsters included in the movie
- 🐛 Account creation issues with email verification

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving video generations after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to include user-created monsters in the movie


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smartlights countdown free?

Smartlights countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SKETCH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smartlights countdown or SKETCH?

SKETCH is rated higher. Smartlights countdown averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SKETCH averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Smartlights countdown or SKETCH have ads?

Neither Smartlights countdown nor SKETCH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smartlights countdown or SKETCH?

Smartlights countdown ships an update every 2 months, and SKETCH every 9 days. Most recently, Smartlights countdown was updated on October 13, 2026 and SKETCH on October 19, 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.*