# 4Lexile vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCount at 79% against 4Lexile's 0%. TimeCount also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (24K vs 10). 4Lexile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 4Lexile asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 4Lexile's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeCount every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4Lexile | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4point Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/501903170) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### 4Lexile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653)

Scan book ISBNs to quickly discover their Lexile levels. This utility helps users identify appropriate reading materials based on reading proficiency.

**Highlights:** Scan book ISBNs, Find Lexile levels, Identify reading materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeCount

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

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

**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 4Lexile free?

4Lexile 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, 4Lexile or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. 4Lexile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do 4Lexile or TimeCount have ads?

Neither 4Lexile nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4Lexile or TimeCount?

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeCount every 9 days. Most recently, 4Lexile was updated on October 3, 2026 and TimeCount on October 17, 2026.

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