# Countdown vs Reach

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reach at 89 against Countdown's 4. Reach also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Reach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown against 4.7 for Reach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reach has 89 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Reach every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Reach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364/reviews)** | [4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) | [Sylvain Fertons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851147694) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364)

Easily track important life events with a visually appealing countdown and reminder app. Set custom alerts and personalize your experience with various display options. Add unlimited events and enjoy a beautiful, full-screen view of your upcoming moments.

**Highlights:** Beautiful countdown experience, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Custom appearance options, Flexible event settings, Unlimited events, Full-screen event view

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### 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?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Reach averages 4.7 from 89 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 every 2 weeks, and Reach every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reach on September 25, 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.*