# Countdown Stack vs Timeara

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timeara at every 4 days against Countdown Stack's every 2 months. Timeara also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Countdown Stack's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month and Timeara sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Countdown Stack against 5.0 for Timeara. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Stack has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Stack ships an update every 2 months, Timeara every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Stack | Timeara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stack/id6745722215/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeara-days-and-countdown/id6760573249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Khotinskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603030256) | [Mustafa Alsadeq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879802645) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stack/id6745722215)

Easily track important upcoming events and personal goals. This app provides a clean interface to visualize your milestones, from birthdays to deadlines, across all your Apple devices. Unlock unlimited tracking and advanced features with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Event and goal tracking, Clean and modern interface, Cross-device synchronization, Beautifully displayed countdowns, Unlimited countdowns (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $0.29 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $2.49 | per year |


### Timeara

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeara-days-and-countdown/id6760573249)

Track past events and count down to future milestones with a visually appealing timeline. Offers smart reminders, category-specific forms, and dual calendar support. Premium unlocks unlimited items and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Since Tracker for past events, Until Countdown for future events, Smart progressive reminders, Category-aware forms (Person, Child, Asset, Event), Shareable timeline cards, Hijri & Gregorian calendar support, Search and sort functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeara Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timeara Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Stack free?

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

### Is Timeara free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Stack or Timeara?

Countdown Stack and Timeara are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Stack or Timeara have ads?

Neither Countdown Stack nor Timeara shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Stack or Timeara?

Countdown Stack ships an update every 2 months, and Timeara every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Stack was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timeara on October 7, 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.*