# Countdown Buddy vs Time Count

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Count at none against Countdown Buddy's 1. Time Count also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Countdown Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26K vs 23). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Time Count holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 26K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Time Count weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Buddy | Time Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-count-cute-day-countdown/id6759946693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) | [Chi Chiem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406142388) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


### Time Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-count-cute-day-countdown/id6759946693)

Track important future events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Organize events by category, add notes, and receive smart reminders. View your progress on the home screen with various widget styles.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up timers, Home screen widgets, Repeating events, Organize by category, Lunar calendar support, Smart reminders, Customizable event colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Is Time Count free?

Time Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Buddy or Time Count?

Time Count is rated higher. Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Time Count averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Countdown Buddy or Time Count have ads?

Time Count shows ads; Countdown Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Buddy or Time Count?

Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Time Count weekly. Most recently, Countdown Buddy was updated on October 22, 2026 and Time Count on October 10, 2026.

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