# LifeTicker vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LifeTicker at 80% against Countdown's 0%. LifeTicker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeTicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LifeTicker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeTicker has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LifeTicker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeTicker | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 522 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeTicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120)

This app helps you visualize and share exciting upcoming events, from major milestones to personal joys. It offers customizable countdowns with photos, music, and location, and allows shared experiences with friends and family. Beautiful widgets keep your important dates visible on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdowns, Shared event countdowns, Home screen widgets, Event customization with photos/music, Calendar event import, 200+ templates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Events - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeTicker free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeTicker or Countdown?

LifeTicker is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Countdown averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do LifeTicker or Countdown have ads?

Neither LifeTicker nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LifeTicker or Countdown?

LifeTicker ships an update weekly, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, LifeTicker was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown on October 1, 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.*