Comparison

TickDown Event Countdown vs Hourglass

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

Head to head
About

TickDown Event Countdown

Features
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TickDown is a beautifully designed countdown app that helps you track important moments in your life. Features: Create stunning countdown timers for any event Daily routines with step-by-step tracking Time Capsules - lock away memories to reveal later Beautiful gradient card themes Widget support for your home screen iCloud sync across devices Calendar import for birthdays and events Customizable notifications with multiple sounds Dark and light mode support Gentle mode for reduced urgency Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, anniversaries, and any special moment. Premium unlocks additional themes and unlimited countdowns.

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Hourglass

Features
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Count down to the moments that matter most with Hourglass โ€” the beautiful, feature-rich countdown app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. CREATE BEAUTIFUL COUNTDOWNS Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, weddings, graduations, retirement, and any special event. Add custom emojis, colors, and background photos to make each countdown uniquely yours. STUNNING WIDGETS See your countdowns at a glance with Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets in every size. Your most important events are always just a glance away. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Pin a countdown to your Dynamic Island or Lock Screen with Live Activities. Watch the time tick down in real time. APPLE WATCH Track your countdowns right from your wrist. Beautiful complications keep your events front and center. SMART FEATURES - Weekday-only counting for business deadlines - Recurring events (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) - Calendar import from your existing events - Custom notifications (day of, 1 day before, 1 week before) - "Days since" mode for past events - Tags and categories to organize events - Search, filter, and sort your countdown list 8 BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from Light, Dark, Ocean, Sunset, Forest, Lavender, Midnight, or System themes. Every screen looks gorgeous. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device with optional iCloud sync. No accounts required, no tracking, no ads. Download Hourglass and start counting down to your next big moment! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ioscorner.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

TickDown Event Countdown4 screens
Hourglass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hourglass at none against TickDown Event Countdown's shown. TickDown Event Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TickDown Event Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hourglass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TickDown Event Countdown versus Hourglass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickDown Event CountdownHourglass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 7 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCALVIN ORANE JOHNSONHuseyin Bagana

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TickDown Event Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • TickDown Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TickDown Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • TickDown Pro Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Hourglass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TickDown Event Countdown free?
TickDown Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hourglass free?
Hourglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TickDown Event Countdown or Hourglass have ads?
TickDown Event Countdown shows ads; Hourglass does not.

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