Comparison

Plan Poke vs TickDown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plan Poke

This utility app brings a classic networking feature to modern devices, allowing users to manage and search accounts. It offers iCloud syncing, customizable widgets, and secure access with Face-ID. Data can be imported/exported as JSON and shared easily.

Highlights
  • Account management (add, edit, search)
  • iCloud data syncing
  • Configurable widgets
  • Face-ID security
  • JSON import/export
  • Data sharing via share sheet
  • Swipe gestures and keyboard shortcuts
Features
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Plan Poke is a portable finger client bringing this classic networking feature to modern devices. The feature set includes: - Add, Edit and Search accounts - iCloud data syncing - Shortcuts integration - Configurable Widgets in both the Large and Extra Large sizes - Face-ID to lock access to the app - Import / Export your data as JSON - Share data from people you follow via the share sheet or drag their entry into any app that can take text - An expanded view that's best for viewing ASCII art entries - Swipe gestures for common actions - Keyboard Shortcuts - Style the output of the response by choosing the background / foreground color Shortcuts include: 1. A 'Search Accounts' shortcut for retrieving account data from your device. 2. A 'Finger Request' shortcut for updating an account.

About

TickDown

Features
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TickDown helps you count down to the moments that matter. Create simple timers for holidays, birthdays, events, or personal goals — and see them instantly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. With iCloud sync, your timers are always up to date across all your devices. When the countdown ends, you’ll get a clear local notification so you never miss what’s important. Features • Custom timers — set countdowns for any future date or time, or use quick presets like +1 hour, tomorrow 9:00 or +1 month. • Live Activities — follow the countdown in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen during the last hour. • Widgets — small, medium and large Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets and a New Timer control for Control Center. • iCloud sync — your timers appear on all devices signed in with the same Apple Account. • Notifications — get reminded the moment your timer expires, or mute individual timers. • Siri and Shortcuts — start a new timer with your voice. • Modern design — Liquid Glass on iOS 26, a clean native look on iOS 18, full dark mode support. • Privacy first — your data stays private in your iCloud account. No tracking, no analytics. Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a personal milestone, TickDown keeps you on track in the simplest way possible.

Screenshots

Plan Poke3 screens
TickDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TickDown at every 4 days against Plan Poke's every 2 months. TickDown also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plan Poke ships an update every 2 months, TickDown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plan Poke versus TickDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlan PokeTickDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam BaerYaroslav Salimov

In-app purchases

None

Plan Poke

No in-app purchases

None

TickDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plan Poke free?
Plan Poke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickDown free?
TickDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plan Poke or TickDown have ads?
Neither Plan Poke nor TickDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plan Poke or TickDown?
Plan Poke ships an update every 2 months, and TickDown every 4 days. Most recently, Plan Poke was updated on September 29, 2026 and TickDown on October 7, 2026.

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