# LifeTicker vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 5.0 against LifeTicker's 4.6. Countdown also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). LifeTicker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LifeTicker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

LifeTicker ships an update weekly, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 3, 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) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 522 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [Oluwadunsin Agbolabori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836054537) |

## 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-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108)

Visually track upcoming events with a unique battery-style progress indicator. Offers customizable widgets, smart reminders, and instant calendar import. Designed for privacy and offline use, it helps you stay motivated by seeing time fill up towards your goals.

**Highlights:** Battery-style progress visualization, Multiple home screen widget styles, Lock screen widget support, Customizable smart reminders, Instant calendar event import, Private and offline functionality, Color and icon customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | 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?

Countdown is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 12 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 monthly. Most recently, LifeTicker was updated on September 14, 2026 and Countdown on September 3, 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.*