# TimeCount vs BatchOptimize

The clearest difference is rating: BatchOptimize at 5.0 against TimeCount's 4.6. BatchOptimize also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TimeCount's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BatchOptimize sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BatchOptimize holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimeCount ships an update every 9 days, BatchOptimize every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | BatchOptimize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchoptimize-video-and-photo/id6802534677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [Lei Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041447953) |

## 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


### BatchOptimize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchoptimize-video-and-photo/id6802534677)

This app offers high-performance media and document compression for Apple devices. It can reduce file sizes by up to 90% while preserving quality, supporting various image, video, PDF, and audio formats. Automation features allow for quick processing and integration with other applications.

**Highlights:** Compress images, videos, and PDFs, Convert between multiple formats (WebP, AVIF, HEIC, MP4, MOV, GIF, PDF), Resize images and videos, Add text watermarks, Extract audio from videos, Automate tasks with Apple Shortcuts, Merge images into PDFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features Upgrade Promo 50% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Images & WebP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF & Documents Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Optimizer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audio Transcoder Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Features Bundle (50% Off) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Is BatchOptimize free?

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

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

BatchOptimize is rated higher. TimeCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while BatchOptimize averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeCount or BatchOptimize have ads?

Neither TimeCount nor BatchOptimize shows ads.

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

TimeCount ships an update every 9 days, and BatchOptimize every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on October 24, 2026 and BatchOptimize on October 22, 2026.

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