# LifeTicker vs Reach

LifeTicker and Reach both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Reach's written reviews are positive against 80% of LifeTicker's. Reach also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (100 vs 13). On price, rating, 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 Reach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LifeTicker against 4.8 for Reach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reach has 100 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of LifeTicker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Reach's.

LifeTicker ships an update every 2 weeks, Reach every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeTicker | Reach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120/reviews) | **[4.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 520 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [Sylvain Fertons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851147694) |

## 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 |


### Reach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840)

Create personalized countdowns for important events, people, and goals. Stay connected with loved ones, track moments in real-time, and receive timely reminders. Organize all your life's events with customizable widgets and calendar sync.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Real-time tracking (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized moments with photos and emojis, Gentle reminder notifications, Multiple event organization, Cross-device sync and sharing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeTicker free?

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

### Is Reach free?

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

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

Reach is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Reach averages 4.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do LifeTicker or Reach have ads?

Neither LifeTicker nor Reach shows ads.

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

LifeTicker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reach every 4 days. Most recently, LifeTicker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reach on October 24, 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.*