# vCheckin vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: vCheckin at none against TimeCount's 8. vCheckin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). TimeCount's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. vCheckin asks for nothing beyond the download.

vCheckin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

vCheckin ships an update every 5 months, TimeCount every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | vCheckin | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcheckin/id1444899202/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Validar Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420145628) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### vCheckin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcheckin/id1444899202)

This application streamlines event registration and attendee management. It offers self-service onsite check-in, session tracking, and evaluation capabilities. The tool integrates with existing registration systems and allows for on-demand badge printing.

**Highlights:** Self-service onsite registration, Session tracking and evaluation, Integration with pre-event systems, On-demand badge printing, QR code and ticket scanning, Cloud-based redundancy

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily count down to your most cherished events, from birthdays and weddings to vacations and holidays. View all your important dates on a single screen, receive timely reminders, and even display countdowns directly on your home screen with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Full-screen event photos, Unlimited free countdowns

**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 vCheckin free?

vCheckin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, vCheckin or TimeCount?

vCheckin is rated higher. vCheckin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do vCheckin or TimeCount have ads?

Neither vCheckin nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, vCheckin or TimeCount?

vCheckin ships an update every 5 months, and TimeCount every 9 days. Most recently, vCheckin was updated on November 2, 2026 and TimeCount on November 12, 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.*