# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Upcoming

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown & Count Up Timer at 4.7 against Upcoming's 3.8. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 10) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). Upcoming's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown & Count Up Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Upcoming's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, Upcoming every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Upcoming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Benjamin Pust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065846531) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


### Upcoming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750)

Easily track and share important dates with customizable countdowns. Set reminders, import events from your calendar, and share visually appealing countdowns with anyone via universal links.

**Highlights:** Universal link sharing, Customizable countdown display, Smart calendar integration, Powerful sharing options, Recurring events management, Smart reminders and notifications, Birthday import from contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Upcoming free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Upcoming?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Upcoming averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Upcoming have ads?

Countdown & Count Up Timer shows ads; Upcoming does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Upcoming?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Upcoming every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Upcoming on September 23, 2026.

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