Balo vs TickDown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Balo
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Balo (turkish for βSphereβ) is an\u00a0app that helps you create panoramic photos. It automatically merges multiple images into one. The app provides a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to save or share photos, and preview the final result before choosing it. Whether you're a professional photographer, an amateur enthusiast, or just someone who loves to capture panoramic views, Balo is the perfect app for you. Try it out and experience the joy of creating beautiful and immersive panoramas with ease.
TickDown
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TickDown helps you count down to the moments that matter. Create simple timers for holidays, birthdays, events, or personal goals β and see them instantly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. With iCloud sync, your timers are always up to date across all your devices. When the countdown ends, youβll get a clear local notification so you never miss whatβs important. Features β’ Custom timers β set countdowns for any future date or time, or use quick presets like +1 hour, tomorrow 9:00 or +1 month. β’ Live Activities β follow the countdown in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen during the last hour. β’ Widgets β small, medium and large Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets and a New Timer control for Control Center. β’ iCloud sync β your timers appear on all devices signed in with the same Apple Account. β’ Notifications β get reminded the moment your timer expires, or mute individual timers. β’ Siri and Shortcuts β start a new timer with your voice. β’ Modern design β Liquid Glass on iOS 26, a clean native look on iOS 18, full dark mode support. β’ Privacy first β your data stays private in your iCloud account. No tracking, no analytics. Whether itβs a holiday, a birthday, or a personal milestone, TickDown keeps you on track in the simplest way possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TickDown at none against Balo's 1. TickDown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 35 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Balo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TickDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Balo ships an update every 35 months, TickDown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balo | TickDown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Vyrtsev | Yaroslav Salimov |
In-app purchases
Balo
- Remove watermark$4.99
TickDown
No in-app purchases









