# SoundNote Pro vs Countdown Timer Planner

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Timer Planner at Free against SoundNote Pro's $2.99. Countdown Timer Planner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). SoundNote Pro's advantage is ratings volume (350 vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown Timer Planner is free to download; SoundNote Pro costs $2.99 up front. SoundNote Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Countdown Timer Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundNote Pro has 350 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SoundNote Pro ships an update every 9 days, Countdown Timer Planner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundNote Pro | Countdown Timer Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote-pro-voice-memos/id1441926695/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-planner/id6739138510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **350** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 47 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newkline Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581922117) | [AppFlux Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882687293) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundNote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote-pro-voice-memos/id1441926695)

This app offers AI-powered voice recording with automatic transcription and summarization. It helps users quickly capture and organize important information from meetings, lectures, and interviews, saving time and boosting productivity. Supports various audio formats and offers advanced playback and editing features.

**Highlights:** AI transcription and summarization, AI noise reduction, High-quality audio recording, Playback and audio editing, Folder management, File sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎙️ Reliable audio recording functionality
- 📁 Great file management system
- 📧 Easy sharing via email
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads added to paid Pro version (major recurring complaint)
- 🐛 Apple Watch app crashes and won't open
- ✂️ Limited editing capabilities (can only crop, not fully edit)
- 🔌 External microphone connectivity issues
- 📱 Incomplete localization/translation

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appearing in Pro version despite paid purchase
- Apple Watch app crashes on launch
- Imported MP3 files cannot be fully edited
- Recorded files show 0 seconds length but large file size
- Files cannot be played back after recording

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume recording on Apple Watch
- Automatic call recording functionality
- Noise gate to reduce background noise
- Search feature for recordings
- Headphone monitoring during recording


### Countdown Timer Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-planner/id6739138510)

Organize and track important moments like birthdays, weddings, and trips. Set customizable timers and reminders to stay on top of upcoming events and create excitement for special days.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Plan and track upcoming events, Customizable timers, Event reminders, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Get Pro Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundNote Pro free?

SoundNote Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Timer Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundNote Pro or Countdown Timer Planner?

Countdown Timer Planner is rated higher. SoundNote Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while Countdown Timer Planner averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do SoundNote Pro or Countdown Timer Planner have ads?

Neither SoundNote Pro nor Countdown Timer Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundNote Pro or Countdown Timer Planner?

SoundNote Pro ships an update every 9 days, and Countdown Timer Planner every 5 weeks. Most recently, SoundNote Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown Timer Planner on September 20, 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.*