Comparison

Welcome Frame vs TickDown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Welcome Frame

Features
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Welcome Frame is the companion app for your ePaper display frames, connecting effortlessly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Use the app to configure and personalize your frame with static messages or a clock, depending on the frame model. Select from various themes, enter your custom text (like “Welcome to our home”), and instantly publish the update to your connected frame. Discovered devices appear in a simple list, making it easy to manage and update individual frames. Note: This app is designed specifically for Welcome Frame displays and does not offer additional features. Interested in getting a frame? Feel free to get in touch!

About

TickDown

Features
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TickDown helps you count down to the moments that matter. Create simple timers for holidays, birthdays, events, or personal goals — and see them instantly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. With iCloud sync, your timers are always up to date across all your devices. When the countdown ends, you’ll get a clear local notification so you never miss what’s important. Features • Custom timers — set countdowns for any future date or time, or use quick presets like +1 hour, tomorrow 9:00 or +1 month. • Live Activities — follow the countdown in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen during the last hour. • Widgets — small, medium and large Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets and a New Timer control for Control Center. • iCloud sync — your timers appear on all devices signed in with the same Apple Account. • Notifications — get reminded the moment your timer expires, or mute individual timers. • Siri and Shortcuts — start a new timer with your voice. • Modern design — Liquid Glass on iOS 26, a clean native look on iOS 18, full dark mode support. • Privacy first — your data stays private in your iCloud account. No tracking, no analytics. Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a personal milestone, TickDown keeps you on track in the simplest way possible.

Screenshots

Welcome Frame1 screens
TickDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TickDown at every 6 days against Welcome Frame's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Welcome Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, TickDown every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Welcome Frame versus TickDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelcome FrameTickDown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael SchwarzYaroslav Salimov

In-app purchases

None

Welcome Frame

No in-app purchases

None

TickDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Welcome Frame free?
Welcome Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickDown free?
TickDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Welcome Frame or TickDown have ads?
Neither Welcome Frame nor TickDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Welcome Frame or TickDown?
Welcome Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, and TickDown every 6 days. Most recently, Welcome Frame was updated on October 30, 2026 and TickDown on October 30, 2026.

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