# Count It Down! vs TimeCount

Count It Down! and TimeCount both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of TimeCount's written reviews are positive against 0% of Count It Down!'s. TimeCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 165). Count It Down!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count It Down! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Count It Down! against 4.6 for TimeCount. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 165, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Count It Down!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Count It Down! ships an update every 3 months, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count It Down! | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-it-down-event-tracker/id1335759487/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 165 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lyker Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/891194494) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Count It Down!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-it-down-event-tracker/id1335759487)

Easily track upcoming events like vacations, birthdays, and anniversaries with a beautiful and functional design. Customize your countdowns with unique backgrounds and receive timely notifications. Organize and sort your events by category for a clear overview.

**Highlights:** Sleek and beautiful design, Customizable event backgrounds, Repeat event creation, Countdown notifications, Event categorization, Event sorting, Share events with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | 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 Count It Down! free?

Count It Down! 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, Count It Down! or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Count It Down! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Count It Down! or TimeCount have ads?

Neither Count It Down! nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count It Down! or TimeCount?

Count It Down! ships an update every 3 months, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Count It Down! was updated on October 7, 2026 and TimeCount on October 14, 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.*