# Almost Time vs Countdown Fred

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Fred at 5.0 against Almost Time's 3.8. Countdown Fred also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Almost Time's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown Fred holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost Time | Countdown Fred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) | [DaMtech](https://appshunter.io/developer/988332450) |

## What reviewers say

### Almost Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187)

Track time remaining until important events with a visually appealing countdown app. Personalize your countdowns with colors and emojis, and share them easily. Access live updates on your Lock Screen and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Personalized backgrounds and emojis, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island live activities, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Event sharing as images, Pro version for folders and notes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Almost Time Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349)

This app helps you keep track of important upcoming dates by displaying them as colorful cards. You can add events like holidays, birthdays, or gigs, and the app automatically sorts them by date. It offers home screen widgets and customizable display options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable event cards, Automatic date sorting, Home screen widgets, Days or weeks display, Light and dark mode, No accounts or clutter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Almost Time free?

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

### Is Countdown Fred free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Almost Time or Countdown Fred?

Countdown Fred is rated higher. Almost Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Fred averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Almost Time or Countdown Fred have ads?

Neither Almost Time nor Countdown Fred shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Almost Time or Countdown Fred?

Almost Time ships an update monthly, and Countdown Fred monthly. Most recently, Almost Time was updated on June 7, 2026 and Countdown Fred on August 16, 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.*