ComingUp vs ClassicTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ComingUp
This app helps you keep track of important upcoming events with live countdowns and customizable widgets. Set reminders and share your excitement with loved ones for birthdays, holidays, and more.
- Live countdowns (days, hours, minutes, seconds)
- Customizable event creation
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Event reminders and notifications
- Secure event sharing with premium
- iCloud syncing across Apple devices
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Some days are worth the wait, and ComingUp counts down to all of them – birthdays, holidays, weddings, trips, baby due dates and every moment in between. Keep life’s biggest moments front and centre with beautiful widgets, live countdowns and timely reminders that keep you excited for what’s ahead. LIVE COUNTDOWNS Watch the anticipation build as your event draws near. ComingUp counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds in real time, lighting up with “Happening Today” the moment it arrives. CREATE EVENTS Set up a countdown for any occasion in seconds. Name your event, choose a date and icon and select a colour theme that matches your mood. HOME & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS View your countdowns right from your Home and Lock Screen. Choose from multiple widget styles and sizes to keep the moments that matter most always in sight. EVENT REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS Never miss a milestone again. Get a friendly nudge a week before, two days before, the day before and the moment your event arrives — plus an optional daily or weekly digest of everything coming up, delivered at a time you choose. SHARE WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE Your events stay synced across all your Apple devices with iCloud, automatically. With ComingUp Premium, you can securely share live countdowns with family and friends so you can look forward to the big day together. SIMPLE & JOYFUL ComingUp is designed for simplicity and joy, making event tracking effortless and meaningful. COMINGUP PREMIUM Unlock event sharing, unlimited events and more. Try Premium free for 7 days, then £0.99/month or £4.99/year — or make it yours forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase (£14.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Download ComingUp for free and start counting down to what truly matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o18jP0zSv_mAc9wJY93dkuE-kdRurX7dtmJh-GTzyns/edit?usp=sharing
ClassicTimer
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ComingUp at none against ClassicTimer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ComingUp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ComingUp ships an update weekly, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ComingUp | ClassicTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Niven | 10HALF LLC |
In-app purchases
ComingUp
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- ComingUp Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
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- ComingUp Plus Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99
- ComingUp Plus - Lifetime$39.99
ClassicTimer
- ClassicTimer Pro$1.99
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