# Soon! vs Countdown & Tasks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soon! at none against Countdown & Tasks's 1. Countdown & Tasks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Soon! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Soon! ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown & Tasks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soon! | Countdown & Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fun Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860180338) | [Uygar Yagmur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888702470) |

## What reviewers say

### Soon!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soon/id6756340682)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492)

This app helps you track important events with custom countdowns and tasks. Set reminders, view progress on your home screen, and even count up elapsed time after events. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Custom countdowns with icons and colors, Tasks associated with each countdown, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Count up elapsed time for completed events, Calendar event import, Dark theme

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown & Tasks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soon! free?

Soon! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown & Tasks free?

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

### Do Soon! or Countdown & Tasks have ads?

Neither Soon! nor Countdown & Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soon! or Countdown & Tasks?

Soon! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown & Tasks every 3 days. Most recently, Soon! was updated on October 3, 2026 and Countdown & Tasks on October 4, 2026.

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