# Countdown! Reminders and Timer vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is price: TimeCount at Free against Countdown! Reminders and Timer's $0.99. TimeCount also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24K vs 74). Countdown! Reminders and Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TimeCount is free to download; Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99 up front. Countdown! Reminders and Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month 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 Countdown! Reminders and Timer against 4.6 for TimeCount. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Countdown! Reminders and Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown! Reminders and Timer | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 78.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [霞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390436567) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown! Reminders and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850)

This app helps you manage your time with precise countdowns, event reminders, and a suite of utility tools. It offers extensive customization for widgets and notifications, ensuring you never miss an important moment. Features include lunar calendar support, age calculation, and QR code generation.

**Highlights:** Second-accurate countdowns, Customizable widgets (70+ lock screen, 100+ desktop), Lunar calendar support, Built-in utility tools (Age Calculator, QR Generator, etc.), Push notification reminders, Data backup to iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $3.49 | per year |
| Transparent Widget | Free | one-time |
| Unlock all dynamic wallpapers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $3.99 | 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 Countdown! Reminders and Timer free?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Countdown! Reminders and Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Countdown! Reminders and Timer or TimeCount have ads?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer shows ads; TimeCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or TimeCount?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Countdown! Reminders and Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and TimeCount on September 25, 2026.

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