# TimeCount vs Countly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TimeCount at 24K against Countly's 169. Countly's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Countly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of TimeCount's written reviews are positive against 75% of Countly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeCount ships an update weekly, Countly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | Countly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) | **[4.9 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countly-countdown-date-timer/id6502288818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [80bucks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551798251) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Countly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countly-countdown-date-timer/id6502288818)

Easily track past and future events with this stylish countdown app. Customize your home screen with widgets and personalize the app's appearance with various themes. Set alerts for important dates and recurring appointments.

**Highlights:** Track past and future events, Customizable home screen widgets, Visual customization with themes, Event alerts and repeats, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Is Countly free?

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

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

Countly is rated higher. TimeCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Countly averages 4.9 from 169 ratings.

### Do TimeCount or Countly have ads?

Neither TimeCount nor Countly shows ads.

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

TimeCount ships an update weekly, and Countly every 10 days. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countly on September 18, 2026.

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