# Countdown° vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is ads: TimeCount at none against Countdown°'s shown. TimeCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Countdown°'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown° 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.

Countdown° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Countdown°'s written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Countdown° ships an update every 6 weeks, TimeCount weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown° | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id988424260/reviews)** | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rongsheng li](https://appshunter.io/developer/983184910) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id988424260)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable reminders and notifications. Organize your schedules, share them with others, and utilize widgets for quick access. Offers advanced features like iCloud backup and a date calculator.

**Highlights:** Sort events, Share events, Custom categories, Repeat event cycles, Customize reminders, Daily event alerts, iCloud backup, Date calculator

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Functional and elegant design
- 👍 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for tracking important events
- 👍 Useful for project management and work priorities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Countdown not always accurate
- 🐛 Synchronization issues across devices
- 🔍 Limited repeat functionality
- 🔍 Inability to add images to events
- 🔍 Lack of portrait mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not showing the next upcoming event

**Requested features**

- Add option to customize widget background color
- Implement repeat functionality for custom intervals (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Integrate with Google Calendar and other calendar apps
- Add ability to display countdown in hours/minutes for events less than 1 day away
- Implement a delete multiple events option


### 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 Countdown° free?

Countdown° 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, Countdown° or TimeCount?

Countdown° is rated higher. Countdown° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Countdown° or TimeCount have ads?

Countdown° shows ads; TimeCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown° or TimeCount?

Countdown° ships an update every 6 weeks, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Countdown° was updated on September 25, 2026 and TimeCount on September 25, 2026.

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