# Motion vs TickDown

The clearest difference is rating: TickDown at 5.0 against Motion's 4.1. TickDown also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Motion's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month and TickDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TickDown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Motion ships an update weekly, TickDown daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion | TickDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 65 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NexusBird, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482672969) | [Nusaif Valappil](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807993069) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623)

This AI-powered assistant intelligently plans your day, schedules meetings, and manages projects, helping busy professionals and teams get work done faster with fewer interruptions. It automates task reorganization and meeting coordination, freeing up valuable time.

**Highlights:** Automated daily planning, Smart to-do notifications, Team collaboration, One-click meeting scheduling, Siri task integration, Document and note management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Annual | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly efficient task scheduling
- 🔒 Robust calendar integration
- 👍 Intuitive desktop experience
- 👍 Helpful for users with ADHD
- 👍 Improves productivity and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited mobile app functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app crashes frequently
- Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- Tasks not rescheduling properly
- Inability to view full task details on mobile

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with full functionality
- Ability to edit tasks on mobile
- Push notifications for upcoming tasks
- Monthly/weekly calendar view in mobile app
- Better integration with other calendars and task managers


### TickDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067)

Organize your life by combining countdowns to important events with a clear task list. View your deadlines, birthdays, and to-dos all in one place, with customizable visuals and reminders. The core app works offline, and optional premium features unlock advanced widgets and backups.

**Highlights:** Live countdowns to the second, Customizable event backgrounds, Subtasks with progress tracking, Integrated calendar view, Event and task reminders, Home and Lock Screen widgets (Premium), Encrypted on-device backups

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TickDown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion free?

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

### Is TickDown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Motion or TickDown?

TickDown is rated higher. Motion averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while TickDown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Motion or TickDown have ads?

Both Motion and TickDown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Motion or TickDown?

Motion ships an update weekly, and TickDown daily. Most recently, Motion was updated on September 29, 2026 and TickDown on September 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.*