# Countdown & Visual Timer vs Nearing

The clearest difference is rating: Nearing at 5.0 against Countdown & Visual Timer's 4.0. Nearing also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nearing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nearing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Visual Timer | Nearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearing/id6760971454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) | [Gary Pezza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887094625) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and timely reminders. It offers unlimited event creation and a count-up feature for past occasions. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Timely reminders, Unlimited event creation, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown | $3.99 | one-time |


### Nearing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearing/id6760971454)

Create visually appealing countdowns for important events like vacations, birthdays, and launches. See remaining days at a glance with customizable cards and home screen widgets. Receive notifications and celebrate milestones with festive animations.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown cards, Home and lock screen widgets, Celebratory animations, Recurring event tracking, Event arrival notifications, iPhone and iPad optimized design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nearing Widget Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Visual Timer free?

Countdown & Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nearing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Visual Timer or Nearing?

Nearing is rated higher. Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nearing averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Visual Timer or Nearing have ads?

Countdown & Visual Timer shows ads; Nearing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Visual Timer or Nearing?

Countdown & Visual Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Nearing every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown & Visual Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Nearing on September 24, 2026.

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