Countdown by timeanddate.com vs TimeCount
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown by timeanddate.com
Create and share exciting countdowns to any event. This app offers fun themes, automatic adjustments for time zones and daylight saving, and notifications for upcoming events. Count up or down from any point in time and share your countdowns with friends.
- Fun themes
- Automatic time zone and DST adjustments
- Event notifications
- Count up or down
- Share countdowns
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Main features: • Fun themes • Adjusts for all clock changes (DST) and timezones • Notifications for events which will soon expire • Count up, or down, from any point in time • Share your countdown with friends Upgrade features (In-App purchase): • Use your own photos • Remove advertising The app only supports dates in the Gregorian calendar timeanddate.com is an established company that first came online in 1998. We have more than a decade of experience as an accurate and reliable provider of time and date related information worldwide.
TimeCount
Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.
- Countdown to special events
- Home screen widgets
- Event reminders
- Personalized countdown calendar
- Unlimited free event tracking
- Beautiful event imagery
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Countdown to your life's most special moments. It’s the small things in life that matter most – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and heartwarming gatherings with your favorite people. With TimeCount, you can easily countdown and cherish these unforgettable occasions. Countdown and More! Keep track of your important events, whether you're counting down to a vacation or celebrating your wedding anniversary. Your Personal Countdown Calendar View all your life events on a single screen, swipe through them effortlessly, and enjoy beautiful full-screen event photos. Home Screen Countdown Widgets Countdown to your events right from your home screen with our stunning widgets. Never Miss a Beat TimeCount lets you countdown to events that happen yearly, monthly, weekly, or daily. You'll never forget birthdays and anniversaries again! Countdown Reminders We'll keep you informed about how much time remains until your event, all without opening the app. A Beautiful Countdown Experience TimeCount is designed with care and attention. Enjoy subtle animations and beautiful imagery that make your countdown experience the best it can be. Unlimited Free Mode Countdown to many events as you want: Birthday, Vacation, Holiday, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary, Retirement, Concert and more. And Much More TimeCount is available for free because we want you to experience it. We're continually working on new features and value your feedback. Try TimeCount now and find out why our users believe it's the ultimate countdown app on the App Store. It's the countdown app that makes your events even more exciting! Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Widget Guide: https://www.appforgeron.com/blogs/how-to-add-a-countdown-widget-on-your-iphone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TimeCount at 4.6 against Countdown by timeanddate.com's 2.9. TimeCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 125). Countdown by timeanddate.com's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Countdown by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Countdown by timeanddate.com's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.
Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown by timeanddate.com | TimeCount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (125 ratings) | 4.6 (24K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 125 | 24K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | timeanddate.com | App Forgeron LLC |
Customer experience
Countdown by timeanddate.com
TimeCount
User reviews
Countdown by timeanddate.com
From 125 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate countdown timer
- 💡 Useful for tracking important dates and events
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 📍 Limited location options
- 🔧 Difficulty editing or customizing events
TimeCount
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss
Bugs and requests
Countdown by timeanddate.com
Reported bugs
4 issues- Countdown timer freezes or displays incorrect time
- Widget fails to load countdown information
- App crashes when deleting events
- Paid version doesn't unlock all advertised features
Requested features
4 requests- Add seconds option for countdown
- Implement widget support
- Allow custom text labels for events
- Expand location options or enable manual entry
TimeCount
Reported bugs
3 issues- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices
In-app purchases
Countdown by timeanddate.com
- Upgrade$1.99
TimeCount
- Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$13.991 Year
- Premium Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly Subscription1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
- Premium Forever$34.99
- Premium Forever$44.99
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