# Countdown! Reminders and Timer vs ToDesk远程控制

The clearest difference is price: ToDesk远程控制 at Free against Countdown! Reminders and Timer's $0.99. ToDesk远程控制 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (484 vs 75). Countdown! Reminders and Timer's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 52%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ToDesk远程控制 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 ToDesk远程控制 sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4 for ToDesk远程控制. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToDesk远程控制 has 484 ratings behind it against 75, 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 52% of ToDesk远程控制's.

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, ToDesk远程控制 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown! Reminders and Timer | ToDesk远程控制 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850/reviews)** | [4.4 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todesk/id1519407428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [霞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390436567) | [Hainan Youqu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498008532) |

## 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 |


### ToDesk远程控制

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todesk/id1519407428)

Secure, high-speed remote control for seamless connection and operation between computers, phones, and tablets. Offers features like file transfer, extended screen, and privacy screen with end-to-end encryption for reliable access.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform compatibility, High-speed file transfer, 2K 144fps high-definition display, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support, End-to-end encryption, Low latency remote access

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 个人版免Root控制试用 | $1.99 | per month |
| 个人版免Root控制连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 专业版试用 | $2.49 | per month |
| 多控一（会员）每月连续订阅 | $2.99 | per month |
| 专业版连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 设计版连续包月 | $6.99 | per month |
| 游戏版连续包月 | $6.99 | per month |
| 性能版连续包月 | $14.99 | per month |
| 专业版免Root控制1个月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 个人版免Root控制1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 专业版1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 个人版游戏操控插件一个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 个人版虚拟屏插件1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 专业版虚拟屏插件1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 个人版xp插件1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 专业版1个月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 游戏版1个月 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 游戏版1个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 性能版1个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 专业版全球节点插件1个月 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 个人版全球节点插件1个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 专业版1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 个人版多通道1个月 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 专业版多通道1个月 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 游戏版1年 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 性能版1年 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 专业版全球节点插件1年 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 个人版全球节点插件1年 | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and amazing performance
- 🚀 Great remote control experience
- 💡 Supports iPad dual screen
- 👍 Good for remote control of PCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in iOS/iPad versions
- 🔒 Requires mandatory login and phone number verification
- 🔒 Restricts usage for non-Chinese users
- 🐛 Connection issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with older devices/versions

**Reported bugs**

- iOS/iPad app crashes or freezes
- Inability to connect or remote control devices
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Unexpected disconnections and login issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for landscape mode on iPad
- Improve iPad touchpad/keyboard support
- Increase customization options for keyboard shortcuts
- Provide dark mode option
- Allow sign-up/login with non-Chinese phone numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown! Reminders and Timer free?

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

### Is ToDesk远程控制 free?

ToDesk远程控制 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or ToDesk远程控制?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer is rated higher. Countdown! Reminders and Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while ToDesk远程控制 averages 4.4 from 484 ratings.

### Do Countdown! Reminders and Timer or ToDesk远程控制 have ads?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer shows ads; ToDesk远程控制 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or ToDesk远程控制?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToDesk远程控制 fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown! Reminders and Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and ToDesk远程控制 on October 10, 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.*