# Countdown vs Reach

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reach at 96% against Countdown's 0%. Reach also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Reach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reach has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 96% of Reach's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Reach every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Reach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) | **[4.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) | [Sylvain Fertons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851147694) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Reach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840)

Create personalized countdowns for important events, people, and goals. Stay connected with loved ones, track moments in real-time, and receive timely reminders. Organize all your life's events with customizable widgets and calendar sync.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Real-time tracking (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized moments with photos and emojis, Gentle reminder notifications, Multiple event organization, Cross-device sync and sharing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Reach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Reach?

Reach is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reach averages 4.7 from 129 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Reach have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Reach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Reach?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Reach every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and Reach on November 5, 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.*