# Soldier Cowntdown PRO vs Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soldier Cowntdown PRO at none against Countdown's 10. Soldier Cowntdown PRO also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Soldier Cowntdown PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Soldier Cowntdown PRO against 4.7 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 679 and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Soldier Cowntdown PRO's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soldier Cowntdown PRO | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soldier-cowntdown-pro-timer-for-iphone-and-ipad/id1049397874/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 679 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 68 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OLEG CHEBULAEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/698309077) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Soldier Cowntdown PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soldier-cowntdown-pro-timer-for-iphone-and-ipad/id1049397874)

This app serves as a personal countdown timer for military service, helping users track important dates and events. It offers customizable backgrounds, event reminders, and a "life hacking" section with military jargon and historical content.

**Highlights:** Customizable background photos, Personalized event creation, On-screen widget notifications, Military jargon dictionary, Service and charter documents, Event reminders, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and setup
- 📊 Useful percentage and progress tracking
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- ⏱️ Effective countdown functionality
- 🔔 Widget feature for quick at-a-glance viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Security and privacy concerns - Russian developer
- 🔒 No privacy protections in place
- ⚠️ Potential OPSEC risk for military families
- 📢 Intrusive ads without paid option
- 🌐 Poor English translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- App won't open at all for some users
- Crashes when opening the app
- English language version not working properly
- Post-update stability issues

**Requested features**

- Paid version without ads
- Push notifications for milestones (weeks/months passed)
- Better English translation and localization
- Rename app to reflect all military branches, not just Army
- More customization options


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track personal goals, habits, and important dates with customizable widgets. Supports counting up and down, recurring events, and synchronization across Apple devices. Offers detailed progress visualization and notifications to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurring event tracking, Apple Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Detailed progress visualization dashboard, Customizable colors, icons, and fonts, Notifications for key dates and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soldier Cowntdown PRO free?

Soldier Cowntdown PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Soldier Cowntdown PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown have ads?

Neither Soldier Cowntdown PRO nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown?

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Soldier Cowntdown PRO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countdown on November 7, 2026.

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