# Almost Time vs Pinning

The clearest difference is rating: Pinning at 4.7 against Almost Time's 3.8. Pinning also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). Almost Time's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Almost Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pinning sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pinning holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinning has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Almost Time's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pinning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Almost Time ships an update monthly, Pinning every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost Time | Pinning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinning-countdown-events/id6472634746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) | [Anybox LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518223648) |

## 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 |


### Pinning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinning-countdown-events/id6472634746)

Track important dates and milestones with a visually appealing countdown and calendar app. Organize events with notebooks, add custom icons, and display them on your home or lock screen with widgets. Share events with others via iCloud collaboration.

**Highlights:** Event countdown and count-up, Calendar event syncing, Birthday and anniversary tracking, Event organization with notebooks, Home and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud collaboration, Recurring event notifications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly (Family Sharing) | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Family Sharing) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family Sharing) | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Almost Time free?

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

### Is Pinning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Almost Time or Pinning?

Pinning is rated higher. Almost Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pinning averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Almost Time or Pinning have ads?

Neither Almost Time nor Pinning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Almost Time or Pinning?

Almost Time ships an update monthly, and Pinning every 3 weeks. Most recently, Almost Time was updated on June 7, 2026 and Pinning on September 22, 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.*