# Goal Tracker vs Countdown Timer Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Goal Tracker at 5.0 against Countdown Timer Planner's 4.6. Countdown Timer Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goal Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Countdown Timer Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goal Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer Planner has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Goal Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Timer Planner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goal Tracker | Countdown Timer Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-tracker-life-progress/id6502180081/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-planner/id6739138510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Zhukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614487312) | [AppFlux Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882687293) |

## What reviewers say

### Goal Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goal-tracker-life-progress/id6502180081)

This application helps users set and achieve meaningful life goals. It allows for organization and tracking of progress across various life areas with customizable features and reminders. Users can monitor their achievements through simple charts and summaries.

**Highlights:** S.M.A.R.T. goal setting, Organize goals by life areas, Customizable area colors, Progress monitoring with charts, Goal reminders, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Timer Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-planner/id6739138510)

Organize and track important moments like birthdays, weddings, and trips. Set customizable timers and reminders to stay on top of upcoming events and create excitement for special days.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Plan and track upcoming events, Customizable timers, Event reminders, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Get Pro Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goal Tracker free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goal Tracker or Countdown Timer Planner?

Goal Tracker is rated higher. Goal Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown Timer Planner averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Goal Tracker or Countdown Timer Planner have ads?

Neither Goal Tracker nor Countdown Timer Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goal Tracker or Countdown Timer Planner?

Goal Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Timer Planner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Goal Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and Countdown Timer Planner on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*