# Hearts Scoreboard vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is rating: TimeCount at 4.6 against Hearts Scoreboard's 3.3. TimeCount also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Hearts Scoreboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hearts Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hearts Scoreboard's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Hearts Scoreboard ships an update every 4 months, TimeCount every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hearts Scoreboard | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-scoreboard/id918720006/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Objective Jellyfish, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/664625248) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Hearts Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-scoreboard/id918720006)

A stylish digital scoreboard for the card game Hearts. It tracks scores, dealers, card passing direction, and player names. Offers customizable scoring options for different game variations.

**Highlights:** Hearts-specific point buttons, Dealer tracking, Card passing direction indicator, Player name management, Player re-ordering, Shoot the Moon scoring toggle, Score subtraction button

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support

**Requested features**

- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hearts Scoreboard free?

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

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hearts Scoreboard or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. Hearts Scoreboard averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Hearts Scoreboard or TimeCount have ads?

Hearts Scoreboard shows ads; TimeCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hearts Scoreboard or TimeCount?

Hearts Scoreboard ships an update every 4 months, and TimeCount every 9 days. Most recently, Hearts Scoreboard was updated on October 11, 2026 and TimeCount on October 17, 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.*