Comparison

Countdown vs ListLive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

Organize your life with a comprehensive reminder system for events, recurring monthly expenses, and important countdown dates. Manage multiple timers efficiently and keep track of all your important dates in one place.

Highlights
  • Event and countdown reminders
  • Automatic recurring monthly expenses
  • Multiple timer management
  • Efficient list management
  • Nearest date sorting
Features
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β€œReminder" is designed to notify your events, monthly expense, and countdown dates. Features : * You can have a whole list in one screen to have an efficient management * Monthly expenses are automatically repeating every month. (The same date will be repeated for next month if you missed the specified date. 1. The Latest List * Show the list of countdown the d-day and monthly expenses in nearest dates 2. Timer * Multiple Timers (Cooking, Meditation, Break, etc. number of timers can be managed in one screen) * Timer that is being used frequently can be arranged at the top of the list 3. Countdown D-days * Anniversary, Birthday, Children’s birthday, party, meeting, social event and concert, etc. All of your events are managed in one screen * Listed from the nearest date 4. Monthly Expenses (Notification for monthly fees) * Letting you know the list of monthly expenses on time * You can pre-set the details of expenses to let you know on time * Monthly expenses are automatically repeating every month Reminder Version: Limited functions Reminder++ Pro version: Access to all functions

About

ListLive

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Make grocery shopping effortless with ListLive – the smart shopping app designed for modern families. SHOP SMARTER Shopping Mode: Distraction-free interface that keeps you focused in the store Auto-Categorization: Items organize by store sections automatically Progress Tracking: See exactly how much shopping you have left Bulk Operations: Quickly manage multiple items at once PERFECT FOR FAMILIES Real-Time Sharing: Share lists with family and friends using CloudKit Live Collaboration: Everyone can add items and check them off together Multiple Lists: Organize by store, occasion, or family member Works Offline: Add items anywhere, sync when you're back online THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED Native iOS Experience: Built with SwiftUI for smooth performance Accessibility First: Full VoiceOver and accessibility support Haptic Feedback: Satisfying tactile responses throughout the app Keyboard Shortcuts: Power user features for iPad STAY ORGANIZED Smart Templates: Quick-start lists for common shopping trips Visual Themes: Color-code your lists for easy identification Comprehensive Undo: Accidentally marked something? Undo any action Archive System: Keep completed lists for future reference Whether you're planning weekly groceries, preparing for a party, or just need milk, ListLive makes shopping simple, smart, and collaborative. Privacy focused. CloudKit powered. Family approved.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
ListLive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ListLive at every 2 days against Countdown's every 8 months. Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 8 months, ListLive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Countdown versus ListLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownListLive
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjekyung sungHenry Hunter Pendleton

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

ListLive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ListLive free?
ListLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or ListLive have ads?
Neither Countdown nor ListLive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or ListLive?
Countdown ships an update every 8 months, and ListLive every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 3, 2026 and ListLive on October 6, 2026.

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