# CountDown vs Frez

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frez at 100% against CountDown's 60%. Frez also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). CountDown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Frez holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of CountDown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frez's.

CountDown ships an update every 3 months, Frez weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown | Frez |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-hangboard-timer/id6474488426/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frez-isometric-training/id6730120024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ian Docherty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702276130) | [Donghyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669856479) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-hangboard-timer/id6474488426)

This app helps climbers build custom hangboard workouts quickly and efficiently. It offers a simple interface to personalize grip types, feedback, and workout structure. Track your progress with detailed history and notes to optimize training.

**Highlights:** Build custom workouts, Create custom grip types, Personalize visual, audible, haptic feedback, View workout history, Add workout notes, Start timers without creating workouts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frez-isometric-training/id6730120024)

This app offers isometric training routines with real-time force feedback. Track your performance, build custom workouts, and measure your strength gains. It works offline and connects to Bluetooth force measurement devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time force tracking, Peak and endurance tests, Customizable workout routines, Offline mode, Bluetooth device connectivity, Performance data visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $29.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $39.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $89.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountDown free?

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

### Is Frez free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountDown or Frez?

Frez is rated higher. CountDown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Frez averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do CountDown or Frez have ads?

Neither CountDown nor Frez shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountDown or Frez?

CountDown ships an update every 3 months, and Frez weekly. Most recently, CountDown was updated on June 5, 2026 and Frez on September 9, 2026.

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