# Countdown & Tasks vs Dot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown & Tasks at freemium against Dot's subscription. Countdown & Tasks also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown & Tasks against 5.0 for Dot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Countdown & Tasks ships an update every 3 days, Dot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Tasks | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-birthday-reminder/id6768783186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uygar Yagmur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888702470) | [Andre Ribeiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687868775) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-birthday-reminder/id6768783186)

Never miss a birthday again with this clean and reliable tracker. Organize upcoming celebrations with personalized visuals and set custom reminders for any occasion. Track ages effortlessly and ensure you're always prepared to celebrate.

**Highlights:** Visual birthday dashboard, Effortless age tracking, Smart, multiple-choice reminders, Customizable reminder intervals, Privacy-first design, Lightweight and ad-free

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Tasks free?

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

### Is Dot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Tasks or Dot?

Countdown & Tasks and Dot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown & Tasks or Dot have ads?

Neither Countdown & Tasks nor Dot shows ads.

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

Countdown & Tasks ships an update every 3 days, and Dot every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown & Tasks was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dot on October 8, 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.*