Comparison

Linear BluePass vs My Countdown Buddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Linear BluePass

Transform your smartphone into a digital keycard for seamless access. Wave your phone or even your hand near compatible readers to unlock doors, eliminating the need for physical fobs or cards. It acts as a secure digital wallet for your credentials.

Highlights
  • Use smartphone as keycard
  • Wave hand for entry
  • Eliminates physical fobs/cards
  • Background operation
  • Holds multiple credentials
  • Secure credential management
Features
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With BluePass mobile credentials you can use your smartphone as a keycard or key fob. Download the BluePass app for use with the BluePass Readers, both made by Nortek Security and Control. No more fumbling with your keyfobs or cards, just present your phone to the BluePass Reader to open the door, or in some configurations, leave your phone in your purse or pocket and simply wave your hand in front of the reader to gain entry. No need to carry a fob or card, no more worries about misplaced or lost fobs or cards. The BluePass app that transmits the credential to the Reader uses very little power and merely needs to be running in the background. The app acts as a wallet and can hold multiple credentials. This app will be useful to you only when your organization has been setup with compatible BluePass readers and your security administrator issues mobile credentials (IDs) to you. Nortek Security & Control’s BluePass Credential Management Ecosystem consists of smart device-based e-credentials and multi-tech Bluetooth/Prox readers, providing for a more secure, easy-to-use approach for credential management.

About

My Countdown Buddy

Features
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Never miss an important moment again. My Countdown Buddy helps you track upcoming events, special days, deadlines, and anniversaries in a beautiful and intuitive way. Whether it’s a birthday, vacation, wedding, or work deadline, the app keeps you updated with stylish countdowns and progress tracking. Features: Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets – See your countdowns without even opening the app. Customizable Themes – Pick colors, photos, and styles for a personal touch. Smart Reminders – Get notified days or weeks before important events. Count Up & Count Down – Track past and future events effortlessly. Event Categories – Organize vacations, work deadlines, anniversaries, and more. Multiple Countdowns – Plan several events at once, from travel plans to project deadlines. Repeat Events – Set recurring reminders for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Sync Across Devices – Your events are safe with iCloud synchronization. Dark Mode – Keep your interface stylish and easy on the eyes. Perfect for tracking: Birthdays and anniversaries Weddings and romantic dates Vacations and trips Holidays and special events Work deadlines and project milestones Baby due dates and pregnancy Retirement countdowns Plan ahead and track all your life events in one app. Download My Countdown Buddy now and never forget an important date again. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ZRqEVozUcT9vzQ7A0vV0ZlG8H429CJ1ZrUFp8Xqua8/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGBUbvvkG3upwwoporMwQEGue2fMLWOuBTJpP-3HIQA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Linear BluePass3 screens
My Countdown Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear BluePass at none against My Countdown Buddy's 3. Linear BluePass also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). My Countdown Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Countdown Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Linear BluePass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linear BluePass ships an update every 3 months, My Countdown Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linear BluePass versus My Countdown Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinear BluePassMy Countdown Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice North America LLCMikhail Yarashevich

In-app purchases

None

Linear BluePass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Countdown Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Linear BluePass free?
Linear BluePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Countdown Buddy free?
My Countdown Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linear BluePass or My Countdown Buddy have ads?
Neither Linear BluePass nor My Countdown Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linear BluePass or My Countdown Buddy?
Linear BluePass ships an update every 3 months, and My Countdown Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Linear BluePass was updated on September 23, 2026 and My Countdown Buddy on September 26, 2026.

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