# Retirement Countdown · vs BRUSH®TV Network

The clearest difference is ads: BRUSH®TV Network at none against Retirement Countdown ·'s shown. BRUSH®TV Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Retirement Countdown ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retirement Countdown · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and BRUSH®TV Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BRUSH®TV Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retirement Countdown · has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retirement Countdown · ships an update every 11 days, BRUSH®TV Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retirement Countdown · | BRUSH®TV Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushtv-network/id6760479111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) | [Brush with Life, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884658017) |

## What reviewers say

### Retirement Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938)

Track your retirement date with a visually appealing countdown. Features include daily reminders, home screen widgets, and the ability to share your progress with loved ones. Enjoy beautiful background images and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Retirement countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily notification reminders, Share countdown with friends, Offline functionality, Customizable background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retirement Supporter/Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Retirement Supporter/Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful widget
- 💎 Beautiful backgrounds
- 🎉 Exciting countdown
- 🙋‍♀️ Helpful daily updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Collects too much personal data
- 🛑 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Snapola error message

**Reported bugs**

- Snapola error message when setting retirement date

**Requested features**

- Ability to track multiple countdowns
- Percentage of career completion


### BRUSH®TV Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushtv-network/id6760479111)

Discover a wide range of visual art content, including original series, films, documentaries, and live events. This platform offers instructional materials and learning tools to inspire and support artists of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Original series and programs, Independent films and classic movies, Documentaries and exhibitions, Live events, Instructional content for artists, Learning tools for visual artists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRUSH®TV Network Silver | $13.99 | per month |
| BRUSH®TV Network Gold | $143.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retirement Countdown · free?

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

### Is BRUSH®TV Network free?

BRUSH®TV Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retirement Countdown · or BRUSH®TV Network?

BRUSH®TV Network is rated higher. Retirement Countdown · averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while BRUSH®TV Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Retirement Countdown · or BRUSH®TV Network have ads?

Retirement Countdown · shows ads; BRUSH®TV Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retirement Countdown · or BRUSH®TV Network?

Retirement Countdown · ships an update every 11 days, and BRUSH®TV Network every 3 months. Most recently, Retirement Countdown · was updated on October 16, 2026 and BRUSH®TV Network on October 6, 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.*