Comparison

TickDown vs NotePocket

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

Head to head
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 and Lock Screen. 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. • Widgets -- view your upcoming timers right on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. • iCloud sync -- your timers appear on all devices signed in with the same Apple ID. • Notifications -- get reminded the moment your timer expires. • 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.

About

NotePocket

Features
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NotePocket is a clean and simple note app designed for quick capture and focused organization. Write notes in seconds Create a note the moment an idea appears. Keep titles and long-form text together in a calm, lightweight editor built for everyday use. Stay organized Sort your notes by date or title, switch between list and grid layouts, and organize everything with custom categories. Use search to find notes quickly and browse by calendar when you want to see what you wrote on a specific day. Make notes more useful Pin important notes, add checklist items for tasks, attach photos for visual context, and share note content when needed. Private by default Your notes are stored on your device. No account is required, and there are no ads or online tracking built into the app. NotePocket is ideal for personal reminders, work notes, shopping lists, plans, and everyday ideas.

Screenshots

TickDown3 screens
NotePocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TickDown at none against NotePocket's shown. TickDown also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). NotePocket's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

TickDown ships an update every 3 days, NotePocket every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TickDown versus NotePocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickDownNotePocket
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav Salimov兵瑞 陈

In-app purchases

None

TickDown

No in-app purchases

None

NotePocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TickDown free?
TickDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotePocket free?
NotePocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TickDown or NotePocket have ads?
NotePocket shows ads; TickDown does not.
Which is updated more often, TickDown or NotePocket?
TickDown ships an update every 3 days, and NotePocket every 3 weeks. Most recently, TickDown was updated on September 20, 2026 and NotePocket on September 12, 2026.

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