# Trackmate vs Countdowns by DGR Labs

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdowns by DGR Labs at free with in-app purchases against Trackmate's subscription. Countdowns by DGR Labs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trackmate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdowns by DGR Labs 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 — 5.0 for Trackmate against 5.0 for Countdowns by DGR Labs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Trackmate ships an update fortnightly, Countdowns by DGR Labs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trackmate | Countdowns by DGR Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackmate-widget-and-countdown/id6743792992/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kushal Parekh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804575911) | [DGR Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872445279) |

## What reviewers say

### Trackmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackmate-widget-and-countdown/id6743792992)

This app helps you stay organized by providing precise countdowns to important events. It offers smart reminders, progress tracking, and customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. You can also sync timers and countdowns to your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Smart reminders, Progress tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackmate Pro ( Monthly ) | $1.99 | per month |
| Trackmate Pro ( Yearly ) | $17.99 | per year |


### Countdowns by DGR Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780)

Create visually appealing countdowns for any event, from trips to birthdays. Keep track of upcoming milestones with customizable backgrounds and widgets. The app also offers smart alerts and iCloud sync for a seamless experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable backgrounds, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar and contact import, Smart alerts, iCloud sync, Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trackmate free?

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

### Is Countdowns by DGR Labs free?

Countdowns by DGR Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trackmate or Countdowns by DGR Labs?

Trackmate and Countdowns by DGR Labs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Trackmate or Countdowns by DGR Labs have ads?

Neither Trackmate nor Countdowns by DGR Labs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trackmate or Countdowns by DGR Labs?

Trackmate ships an update fortnightly, and Countdowns by DGR Labs weekly. Most recently, Trackmate was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdowns by DGR Labs on October 7, 2026.

---

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