# Countdown & Call Reminder vs WaitQ

The clearest difference is rating: WaitQ at 5.0 against Countdown & Call Reminder's 3.2. WaitQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown & Call Reminder's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Call Reminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WaitQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WaitQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Call Reminder has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown & Call Reminder ships an update every 5 days, WaitQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Call Reminder | WaitQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-call-reminder/id6578448430/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitq/id6811903815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jinal Virani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758955030) | [Joao Piedade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896571388) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Call Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-call-reminder/id6578448430)

Set timed reminders for tasks and recurring events. Schedule calls to specific contacts with custom reminders. Manage your schedule efficiently with this utility app.

**Highlights:** Timed reminders with custom dates and times, Recurring reminder options, Call reminders linked to contacts, Contact access for call reminders, Privacy policy and terms available

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### WaitQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitq/id6811903815)

Easily join queues and manage reservations at participating venues by scanning QR codes. Track your position, receive notifications, and manage bookings directly from your device. Some venues may require payment for services.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes to join queues, Manage reservations and bookings, Track queue position and wait times, Receive real-time notifications, App Clip for instant access, Guest experience without an account

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Call Reminder free?

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

### Is WaitQ free?

WaitQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Call Reminder or WaitQ?

WaitQ is rated higher. Countdown & Call Reminder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while WaitQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Call Reminder or WaitQ have ads?

Countdown & Call Reminder shows ads; WaitQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Call Reminder or WaitQ?

Countdown & Call Reminder ships an update every 5 days, and WaitQ every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown & Call Reminder was updated on October 24, 2026 and WaitQ on October 31, 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.*