# Lockpi vs Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against Lockpi's $0.99. Countdown also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). Lockpi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown is free to download; Lockpi costs $0.99 up front. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lockpi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lockpi ships an update every 14 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 25, 2025 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockpi | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [贞平 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369966007) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockpi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockpi/id1556229855)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockpi free?

Lockpi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Do Lockpi or Countdown have ads?

Neither Lockpi nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Lockpi ships an update every 14 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Lockpi was updated on November 25, 2025 and Countdown on October 13, 2026.

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