# Countdown # vs TimeColorCue

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown # at none against TimeColorCue's 1. Countdown # also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 1). TimeColorCue's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeColorCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown # asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeColorCue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown # has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Countdown #'s written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeColorCue's.

Countdown # ships an update every 9 days, TimeColorCue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown # | TimeColorCue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1534330734/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecolorcue-focus-timer/id6814760369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078541780) | [帅 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796144228) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1534330734)

Keep track of important dates with a stylish countdown. Never miss a vacation, anniversary, or birthday again with customizable reminders and alerts. Features a clean design and useful widgets for easy event management.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Event sorting, Reminders and alerts, Clean UI/UX design, Icon customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeColorCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecolorcue-focus-timer/id6814760369)

This app provides a flexible visual multi-stage timer with customizable colors and reminders for each stage. It offers various display modes and is designed to help users stay focused and on track during work, fitness, or daily routines.

**Highlights:** Multi-stage visual timer, Customizable stage colors and reminders, Multiple display modes (Standard, Minimal, Gradient, Ring), Optional custom backgrounds, Sound and vibration reminders, Local-first design, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown # free?

Countdown # is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeColorCue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown # or TimeColorCue?

TimeColorCue is rated higher. Countdown # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while TimeColorCue averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown # or TimeColorCue have ads?

Neither Countdown # nor TimeColorCue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown # or TimeColorCue?

Countdown # ships an update every 9 days, and TimeColorCue every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown # was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimeColorCue on October 31, 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.*