# Countdown vs OnCue Moments

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against OnCue Moments's shown. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). OnCue Moments's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OnCue Moments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | OnCue Moments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncue-moments/id6783111661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) | [No Chains Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783111663) |

## 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 |


### OnCue Moments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncue-moments/id6783111661)

Plan and execute perfectly timed events down to the second. This utility helps you synchronize special moments, like movie scenes or party intros, with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Precise second-level timing, Event synchronization, Moment planning, Customizable event triggers, Math for perfect timing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnCue Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is OnCue Moments free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or OnCue Moments?

OnCue Moments is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OnCue Moments averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or OnCue Moments have ads?

OnCue Moments shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or OnCue Moments?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and OnCue Moments every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 11, 2026 and OnCue Moments on October 10, 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.*