# Countdowns ※ vs Countdown@

Countdowns ※ and Countdown@ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Countdowns ※'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. Countdowns ※ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (39K 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@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Countdown@. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K 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 37% of Countdown@'s.

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns ※ | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## 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@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns ※ free?

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

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdowns ※ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

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

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdowns ※ does not.

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

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Countdowns ※ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 25, 2026.

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