# Countdown@ vs Tickr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tickr at 100% against Countdown@'s 37%. Tickr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tickr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tickr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tickr's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Tickr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Tickr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickr-countdown-and-reminders/id6529520663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Sercan Demircan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059193501) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### Tickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickr-countdown-and-reminders/id6529520663)

This app helps you track important events with customizable countdowns. Personalize your countdowns with emojis and colors, and receive smart reminders to stay organized. Widgets provide at-a-glance updates for all your tracked milestones.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Personalize with emojis and colors, Track multiple events, Sleek widgets, Smart reminders, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickr Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Tickr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Tickr?

Tickr is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Tickr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Tickr have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Tickr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Tickr?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Tickr every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tickr on September 4, 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.*