# Vacay Countdown vs Cruise Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Vacay Countdown at 5.0 against Cruise Countdown Timer's 3.5. Vacay Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.1). Cruise Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cruise Countdown Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vacay Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vacay Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cruise Countdown Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacay Countdown | Cruise Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacay-countdown/id1043726684/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-countdown-timer/id6761128404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charlie Schliesser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043726683) | [Austin Garlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829816182) |

## What reviewers say

### Vacay Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacay-countdown/id1043726684)

Track the days until your next vacation with a personalized countdown. Choose your destination and departure date to see how long until you can relax. Enjoy beautiful, high-resolution destination photos with every use.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Destination selection, High-res destination photos, iOS Today Widget, Weekly notifications, Apple Watch Glance & Complications, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cruise Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-countdown-timer/id6761128404)

This app provides a visually engaging countdown to your next cruise vacation. It features a live, second-by-second timer, customizable backgrounds, and smart notifications for key milestones. Share your excitement with friends and family through generated countdown cards.

**Highlights:** Live second-by-second countdown, Home screen widget, Smart milestone notifications, Customizable cruise-inspired wallpapers, Trip planning and naming, Shareable countdown cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vacay Countdown free?

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

### Is Cruise Countdown Timer free?

Cruise Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vacay Countdown or Cruise Countdown Timer?

Vacay Countdown is rated higher. Vacay Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cruise Countdown Timer averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Vacay Countdown or Cruise Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Vacay Countdown nor Cruise Countdown Timer shows ads.

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