TickDown vs Displayable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TickDown
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TickDown helps you count down to the moments that matter. Create simple timers for holidays, birthdays, events, or personal goals β 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, youβll get a clear local notification so you never miss whatβs important. Features β’ Custom timers β set countdowns for any future date or time, or use quick presets like +1 hour, tomorrow 9:00 or +1 month. β’ Live Activities β follow the countdown in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen during the last hour. β’ Widgets β small, medium and large Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets and a New Timer control for Control Center. β’ iCloud sync β your timers appear on all devices signed in with the same Apple Account. β’ Notifications β get reminded the moment your timer expires, or mute individual timers. β’ Siri and Shortcuts β start a new timer with your voice. β’ Modern design β Liquid Glass on iOS 26, a clean native look on iOS 18, full dark mode support. β’ Privacy first β your data stays private in your iCloud account. No tracking, no analytics. Whether itβs a holiday, a birthday, or a personal milestone, TickDown keeps you on track in the simplest way possible.
Displayable
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Rediscover your cherished memories. Displayable transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful and highly customizable digital photo frame for your self-hosted Immich server. With Displayable, your photo collection is no longer just storedβit's beautifully displayable, creating a dynamic backdrop for your home or office. Give your old devices a new purpose! Don't let that spare iPad gather dustβturn it into a living display of your family's favorite moments, beautifully integrated with the powerful, open-source Immich photo management platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TickDown at every 4 days against Displayable's every 5 months. Displayable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TickDown ships an update every 4 days, Displayable every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TickDown | Displayable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaroslav Salimov | ιͺ θ‘ |
In-app purchases
TickDown
No in-app purchases
Displayable
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TickDown free?
Is Displayable free?
Do TickDown or Displayable have ads?
Which is updated more often, TickDown or Displayable?
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