Drip vs QingTrace Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drip
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Drip is a minimalist yet powerful time management tool designed to help you better plan and utilize your time, enhancing both work and study efficiency. [Key Features] • Scientific Tomato Clock Timer - Customize focus and break durations - Multiple preset scenarios - Focus protection to block distractions - Data tracking for clear progress insights • Task Management - Supports single tasks and task groups - Flexible reminder settings to build self-discipline habits - Clear progress visualization • Anniversaries & Events - Record important life moments - Supports yearly, monthly, or weekly recurring reminders - Warm notifications so you never miss special dates [Thoughtful Design] • Sleek, elegant interface with meticulous detailing • Extensive customization options for a personalized experience • Smart notifications for efficient time planning • iCloud sync for seamless multi-device use [Pro Version Perks] • Unlimited task/task group creation • Unlimited Tomato Clock usage • Unlimited anniversary/event entries • iCloud backup & restore Let Drip empower your productive lifestyle—start experiencing it now!
QingTrace Countdown
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Countdown is for people who want to track more than one special date and never lose them when switching phones — a desktop countdown app powered by iCloud sync. WHO IT'S FOR · People who track wedding countdowns, anniversaries, retirement, exam D-Days · People who glance at their Home Screen or Lock Screen for "how many days left" · People who use both iPhone and iPad and need data to sync automatically · NOT for: someone who just needs a single number and finds multiple widgets overwhelming 3 SCENES YOU'LL USE IT FOR · Want to remember a wedding/anniversary → enter the date once, it shows on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. When the day comes, it automatically flips to "married for X days" · Wondering "how long until retirement" → turn on Working-Days mode, counts Mon–Fri only · Lunar birthday reminders → set Lunar repeat, it updates automatically every year WHY NOT OTHER COUNTDOWN APPS · We don't rely on local storage — your data lives in iCloud, syncs across all devices automatically · We don't just show raw numbers — far-off dates read "2 months 12 days" or "~3 weeks", not just "73 days" · Focus + Overview in one — the Focus widget keeps your eyes on one date, while Timeline List shows all ABOUT US · Completely free, no ads, no tracking, no data collection. No account or sign-in needed. FAQ Q: Will I lose data when switching phones? A: No. As long as you use the same Apple ID, everything syncs via iCloud automatically. Nothing to configure. Q: Can I count only working days? A: Yes. Each event has a Working-Days mode that counts Mon–Fri only. Q: Can lunar birthdays repeat every year automatically? A: Yes. Choose "Lunar Repeat" when creating an event, it updates automatically each year. Q: Can I see multiple countdowns on the Lock Screen? A: Yes. The "Lock Top 3" widget shows your three nearest countdowns below the clock. Q: Is this app really free? Any ads? A: Completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions. No registration required. Q: Will a long list of events look messy? A: No. Past events are automatically moved to "Past" section. You choose which ones appear on widgets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QingTrace Countdown at none against Drip's 4. QingTrace Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Drip sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QingTrace Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Drip ships an update every 5 weeks, QingTrace Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drip | QingTrace Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志强 代 | 开棋 姜 |
In-app purchases
Drip
- Lifetime Edition$0.99
- a cup of Coffee$0.99
- A cup of cola$0.99
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- A cup of tea$0.99
QingTrace Countdown
No in-app purchases








