# 时间规划局 vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bears Countdown at 89% against 时间规划局's 38%. Bears Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). 时间规划局's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

时间规划局 is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. 时间规划局 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears Countdown has 2.6K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of 时间规划局's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

时间规划局 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 时间规划局 | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1473733265/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宏桃 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505068669) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### 时间规划局

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1473733265)

This app offers precise countdowns and count-ups to the second, automatically calculating remaining or elapsed time for various events, including life expectancy. It features customizable widgets for your home and lock screens to keep track of progress at a glance.

**Highlights:** Precise countdowns and count-ups to the second, Automatic calculation of remaining/elapsed time, Life expectancy tracking, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Multiple design styles, Customizable backgrounds for widgets and app

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级版包月 | $0.49 | per month |
| 高级版包季 | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 高级版包年 | $2.99 | per year |
| 透明小组件 | Free | one-time |
| 专业版 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 永久使用 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 时间规划局 free?

时间规划局 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 时间规划局 or Bears Countdown?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. 时间规划局 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do 时间规划局 or Bears Countdown have ads?

时间规划局 shows ads; Bears Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, 时间规划局 or Bears Countdown?

时间规划局 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, 时间规划局 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bears Countdown on October 15, 2026.

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