# i vs Countdown AR

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown AR at 5.0 against i's 1.0. Countdown AR also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown AR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown AR has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

i ships an update every 3 months, Countdown AR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Countdown AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-attends/id1621667949/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-ar/id6755545385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krishnasamy .](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436481743) | [Edward Choe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850227104) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-attends/id1621667949)

This private application allows individuals to record their attendance using a facial recognition system. It's designed for personal use to track presence through a secure biometric method.

**Highlights:** Facial recognition attendance, Private attendance recording, Secure biometric tracking, Individual attendance entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-ar/id6755545385)

Visually track important events with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Create elegant cards and widgets for your home screen to keep key moments in view. Utilize AR features to place timers in your real-world environment.

**Highlights:** Customizable event cards, Home Screen widgets, AR countdown mode, Calendar and reminders import, Coin system for unlocking icons, Count up tracking for milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $1.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Countdown AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or Countdown AR?

Countdown AR is rated higher. i averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown AR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do i or Countdown AR have ads?

Neither i nor Countdown AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Countdown AR?

i ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown AR every 6 days. Most recently, i was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown AR on October 1, 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.*