# Shelf vs Sticky Timers and Countdowns

The clearest difference is rating: Shelf at 4.5 against Sticky Timers and Countdowns's 4.1. Shelf also leads on ratings volume (290 vs 51) and review sentiment (58% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sticky Timers and Countdowns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shelf has 290 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shelf's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sticky Timers and Countdowns's.

Shelf ships an update every 2 days, Sticky Timers and Countdowns daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelf | Sticky Timers and Countdowns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253/reviews)** | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-timers-and-countdowns/id6443816698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) | [Jordi Bruin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154986448) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253)

Pin photos, text, or app shortcuts to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Customize the appearance with themes, colors, and fonts. Access content with a tap or use Siri and App Shortcuts for automatic launching.

**Highlights:** Pin photos, text, and app shortcuts, Dynamic Island and Home Screen support, Customizable themes, colors, and fonts, Always-on display integration, App Shortcuts and Siri integration, Quick access with a tap

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shelf Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Sticky Timers and Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-timers-and-countdowns/id6443816698)

Display multiple custom timers directly on your lockscreen or in the dynamic island. Personalize their appearance with colors, emojis, and designs for at-a-glance tracking of various events. Offers quick restart and duplication features for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Lockscreen widgets, Dynamic Island display, Multiple timer views, Customizable designs and colors, Quick restart and duplicate timers, App shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelf free?

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

### Is Sticky Timers and Countdowns free?

Sticky Timers and Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shelf or Sticky Timers and Countdowns?

Shelf is rated higher. Shelf averages 4.5 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Sticky Timers and Countdowns averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

### Do Shelf or Sticky Timers and Countdowns have ads?

Neither Shelf nor Sticky Timers and Countdowns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shelf or Sticky Timers and Countdowns?

Shelf ships an update every 2 days, and Sticky Timers and Countdowns daily. Most recently, Shelf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sticky Timers and Countdowns on October 24, 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.*