# Ahead vs Headroom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ahead at none against Headroom's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Headroom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ahead asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ahead against 5.0 for Headroom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ahead | Headroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-countdown-widgets/id6788463710/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headroom-remote-desktop/id6790331904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just About Normal, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868105117) | [Haruhiko Kishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/942468714) |

## What reviewers say

### Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-countdown-widgets/id6788463710)

Easily track upcoming events like trips, birthdays, and holidays with customizable countdowns. Display these important dates on your home screen with glanceable widgets, so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Recurring countdowns, Built-in holiday calendars, Customizable card styling, Home screen widgets, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Headroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headroom-remote-desktop/id6790331904)

Control your Mac from your iPad or iPhone without installing any software on the Mac. It leverages macOS's built-in Screen Sharing for a seamless remote desktop experience.

**Highlights:** Zero install on host Mac, Automatic Mac discovery, Fast, smooth screen rendering, Intuitive touch controls, Full keyboard and voice input, Private by design

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headroom Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ahead free?

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

### Is Headroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ahead or Headroom?

Ahead and Headroom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Ahead or Headroom have ads?

Neither Ahead nor Headroom shows ads.

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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.*