# Countdowns ※ vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Countdowns ※ at none against Countdown Timer's shown. Countdowns ※ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (83% vs 60%). Countdown Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdowns ※ against 4.5 for Countdown Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Countdowns ※'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Timer's.

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns ※ | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260)

Create stylish countdowns to important events like vacations, birthdays, or concerts. Customize units from years to seconds and use your own photos as backgrounds. Receive notifications and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown units (years to seconds), Personalized photo backgrounds, Event notifications, Screenshot sharing, Multiple sharing platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns ※ free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns ※ or Countdown Timer?

Countdowns ※ is rated higher. Countdowns ※ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Countdowns ※ or Countdown Timer have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Countdowns ※ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns ※ or Countdown Timer?

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, and Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdowns ※ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*