# QuiltingCalc vs Retirement Countdown App

The clearest difference is rating: Retirement Countdown App at 4.8 against QuiltingCalc's 4.2. Retirement Countdown App also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 125) and review sentiment (87% vs 66%). QuiltingCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retirement Countdown App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QuiltingCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retirement Countdown App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retirement Countdown App has 6.3K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of QuiltingCalc's written reviews are positive against 87% of Retirement Countdown App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuiltingCalc | Retirement Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown-app/id1217657327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handmade Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390366462) | [Green Gecko LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358922180) |

## What reviewers say

### QuiltingCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiltingcalc/id390366459)

This app offers eight essential quilting calculators to simplify fabric calculations. It helps with conversions, determining fabric needs for backing, borders, and binding, and calculating piece cuts from larger fabric pieces. It also includes specialized calculators for common quilting blocks and triangles.

**Highlights:** Fabric measurement conversion (yards/inches, meters/cm), Backing and batting yardage calculation, Piece cutting from larger fabric, Binding fabric calculation, Border fabric calculation, Square-in-a-square block dimensions, Triangle calculations for blocks

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate fabric calculations for borders, bindings, and backing
- ⚡ Quick and easy-to-use interface for on-the-go shopping
- 💰 Free app with valuable quilting functionality
- 🔄 Reliable performance for most users over extended periods
- 📱 Helpful tool for beginners learning quilting math

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App won't open or gets stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Back button navigation doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Unable to exit app and return to enter new measurements
- ⚠️ Calculation errors for certain fabric widths (especially 108" backing)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Freezes on title/loading screen indefinitely
- Black screen errors when exiting app
- Back button ('<') doesn't function
- Cannot return to previous screens to modify inputs

**Requested features**

- Metric to imperial conversion tool
- Landscape mode and full iPad support
- Default settings for binding strip width (2.5") and border type
- Wide-backing fabric support (108 inch)
- Quilt size templates (baby, lap, throw sizes)


### Retirement Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown-app/id1217657327)

Track your time until retirement with a customizable countdown. Explore bucket list ideas, get daily inspiration, and discover travel news and deals. Offers free and premium subscription options.

**Highlights:** Retirement countdown, Bucket list planner, Retirement ideas, Quote of the day, Customizable themes, Travel news and deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Theme Snow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mountains | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Zen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mountain Lake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mountain Lake 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Beach Hammock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Forest | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cruise Ship | $0.99 | one-time |
| function to add own picture | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate countdown
- 💡 Inspiring quotes and anticipation features
- 😊 Motivating and fun
- 🎉 Celebration at the end

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Collects too much personal data
- 🔕 Intrusive notifications
- 💤 Repetitive reminders
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating accurately
- Inability to turn off daily notifications

**Requested features**

- Add widget for home/lock screens
- Option to track work days instead of calendar days
- Weekly or monthly reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuiltingCalc free?

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

### Is Retirement Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuiltingCalc or Retirement Countdown App?

Retirement Countdown App is rated higher. QuiltingCalc averages 4.2 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Retirement Countdown App averages 4.8 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do QuiltingCalc or Retirement Countdown App have ads?

Both QuiltingCalc and Retirement Countdown App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuiltingCalc or Retirement Countdown App?

QuiltingCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Retirement Countdown App every 2 months. Most recently, QuiltingCalc was updated on October 17, 2026 and Retirement Countdown App on October 15, 2026.

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