# Prep Clock vs almost ready

The clearest difference is update cadence: almost ready at daily against Prep Clock's every 4 days. almost ready also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prep Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and almost ready sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prep Clock ships an update every 4 days, almost ready daily. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prep Clock | almost ready |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-ready/id6764465613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Tinklepaugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883444651) | [Claudia Ondecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895793013) |

## What reviewers say

### Prep Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-clock-backward-timer/id6760279596)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### almost ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-ready/id6764465613)

This app creates backward schedules from your deadlines, offering real-time pace tracking that adapts to changes. It features lock screen countdowns, smart timing that learns task durations, and a focus mode to keep you on track. It also includes insights into your pacing and a habit tracker for accountability.

**Highlights:** Backward schedule building from deadlines, Real-time, adaptive pace tracking, Live Activity countdowns and Dynamic Island integration, Smart timing that learns task durations, Focus mode for task concentration, Habit tracking for accountability

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prep Clock free?

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

### Is almost ready free?

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

### Do Prep Clock or almost ready have ads?

Neither Prep Clock nor almost ready shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prep Clock or almost ready?

Prep Clock ships an update every 4 days, and almost ready daily. Most recently, Prep Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and almost ready on September 25, 2026.

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