# Lazy Tape vs Countdown 321

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown 321 at 5.0 against Lazy Tape's 4.2. Countdown 321 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lazy Tape's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lazy Tape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown 321 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown 321 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lazy Tape has 59 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lazy Tape ships an update every 4 months, Countdown 321 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lazy Tape | Countdown 321 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-tape/id1315016023/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-321/id6499282435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emidio Cunha](https://appshunter.io/developer/369173671) | [Later Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444959285) |

## What reviewers say

### Lazy Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-tape/id1315016023)

This app uses your device's camera to estimate measurements of objects. It offers a basic area calculator for length and width estimations. For enhanced features like saving and sharing, in-app purchases are available.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality measurements, Camera-based estimation, Basic area calculator, Screenshot sharing (in-app purchase), Photo saving (in-app purchase), Video recording (in-app purchase), Ad removal (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Lazy Tape | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown 321

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-321/id6499282435)

Track time until future events or elapsed time since past milestones. Customize with personal photos and colors, and share your countdowns as images. Receive notifications for important dates and import birthdays automatically.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up tracking, Customizable widgets for home and lock screens, Personalized backgrounds and styles, Event notifications and milestone alerts, Birthday import from contacts, Shareable countdown images

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bread-sized tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Peanut Butter-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jam-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lazy Tape free?

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

### Is Countdown 321 free?

Countdown 321 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lazy Tape or Countdown 321?

Countdown 321 is rated higher. Lazy Tape averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Countdown 321 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lazy Tape or Countdown 321 have ads?

Neither Lazy Tape nor Countdown 321 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lazy Tape or Countdown 321?

Lazy Tape ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown 321 every 5 months. Most recently, Lazy Tape was updated on October 10, 2026 and Countdown 321 on October 1, 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.*