# ComingUp vs ClassicTimer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComingUp | ClassicTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comingup-days-until-countdown/id6473546387/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Niven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719142744) | [10HALF LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879009926) |

## What reviewers say

### ComingUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comingup-days-until-countdown/id6473546387)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| ComingUp Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| ComingUp Plus Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| ComingUp Plus - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### ClassicTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classictimer-kitchen-timer/id6760642418)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClassicTimer Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComingUp free?

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

### Is ClassicTimer free?

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

### Do ComingUp or ClassicTimer have ads?

ClassicTimer shows ads; ComingUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, ComingUp or ClassicTimer?

ComingUp ships an update weekly, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, ComingUp was updated on November 8, 2026 and ClassicTimer on November 13, 2026.

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