# Write/Sprint vs Countdown & Visual Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Write/Sprint at none against Countdown & Visual Timer's shown. Write/Sprint also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write/Sprint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Write/Sprint against 4.0 for Countdown & Visual Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write/Sprint has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Write/Sprint ships an update every 7 months, Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write/Sprint | Countdown & Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writesprint/id1558353979/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558353981) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## What reviewers say

### Write/Sprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writesprint/id1558353979)

This app helps you track your writing progress with timed sprints. It allows you to set your sprint duration, record the number of words written, and share your achievements. Your writing data remains private with no logins required.

**Highlights:** Set custom sprint times, Track words written per sprint, Share writing progress, No login required, Private data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hemingway Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hemingway Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Countdown & Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and timely reminders. It offers unlimited event creation and a count-up feature for past occasions. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Timely reminders, Unlimited event creation, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write/Sprint free?

Write/Sprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown & Visual Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Write/Sprint or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdown & Visual Timer is rated higher. Write/Sprint averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Write/Sprint or Countdown & Visual Timer have ads?

Countdown & Visual Timer shows ads; Write/Sprint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write/Sprint or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Write/Sprint ships an update every 7 months, and Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Write/Sprint was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdown & Visual Timer on October 21, 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.*