# TimeCount vs Fishful

The clearest difference is price: TimeCount at Free against Fishful's $0.99. TimeCount also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 1) and chart position (#208 vs unranked). Fishful's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TimeCount is free to download; Fishful costs $0.99 up front. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fishful sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fishful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | Fishful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishful-time-widgets/id6479956760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [金美 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593964034) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCount

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

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Fishful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishful-time-widgets/id6479956760)

Visualize the passage of time with a minimalist countdown widget. Track important dates with multiple calendar support and customizable designs. Integrates seamlessly with Dark Mode.

**Highlights:** Minimalist countdown widget, Multi-calendar support, Customizable widget designs, Color themes, Dark Mode support, Flexible interval settings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Is Fishful free?

Fishful costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Fishful is rated higher. TimeCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Fishful averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeCount or Fishful have ads?

Neither TimeCount nor Fishful shows ads.

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

TimeCount ships an update weekly, and Fishful weekly. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on September 24, 2026 and Fishful on June 5, 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.*