# Almost Time vs Countdown & Visual Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Almost Time at none against Countdown & Visual Timer's shown. Almost Time also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Almost Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown & Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Almost Time ships an update monthly, Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost Time | Countdown & Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## 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 & 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 Almost Time free?

Almost Time 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, Almost Time or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdown & Visual Timer is rated higher. Almost Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Almost Time or Countdown & Visual Timer have ads?

Countdown & Visual Timer shows ads; Almost Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Almost Time or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Almost Time ships an update monthly, and Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Almost Time was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown & Visual Timer on September 17, 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.*