# CountOnly vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCount at weekly against CountOnly's every 5 weeks. TimeCount also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 261). CountOnly's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountOnly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CountOnly against 4.6 for TimeCount. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 261, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of CountOnly's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountOnly | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews)** | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### CountOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537)

Easily track important upcoming events with a simple and beautiful interface. Customize your countdowns with icons and colors, and receive timely notifications. Access your events quickly via widgets and on your smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Simple and straightforward design, Progress tracking (%), Today Widget for quick access, Countdown notifications, Customizable icons and colors, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 CountOnly free?

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

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountOnly or TimeCount?

CountOnly is rated higher. CountOnly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do CountOnly or TimeCount have ads?

Neither CountOnly nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountOnly or TimeCount?

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, CountOnly was updated on September 19, 2026 and TimeCount on September 27, 2026.

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