# Charlie Charlie Challenge! vs Countdown App

The clearest difference is rating: Charlie Charlie Challenge! at 4.5 against Countdown App's 3.0. Countdown App's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 5.9K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charlie Charlie Challenge! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Charlie Charlie Challenge! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Charlie Charlie Challenge!'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Countdown App's.

Charlie Charlie Challenge! ships an update every 4 months, Countdown App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charlie Charlie Challenge! | Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charlie-charlie-challenge/id1091192104/reviews)** | [3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.3% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [First Class Media B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394094946) | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) |

## What reviewers say

### Charlie Charlie Challenge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charlie-charlie-challenge/id1091192104)

Simulate the popular Charlie Charlie challenge game. Ask questions and see if the virtual pencil moves to provide an answer. This app is designed purely for entertainment and does not facilitate actual spirit communication.

**Highlights:** Virtual pencil game simulation, Ask questions to the spirit, See the pencil move, Entertainment purposes, Spirit board alternative

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charlie Charlie Challenge Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤪 Funny responses
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🎮 Fun to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🙄 Fake and not scary
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤯 Creepy and disturbing

**Reported bugs**

- Only allows one question at a time
- Inconsistent responses
- Freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve reliability and responsiveness
- Add more engaging features


### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495)

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

**Highlights:** Predicts remaining time, Horror movie inspired, Vibrations and sound effects, Uses device torch, Entertainment purposes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 2.0 Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown 2.0 Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the movie app
- 🤡 Fun and entertaining
- 😆 Funny experiences
- 👍 Creepy vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Potential security/privacy issues
- 😱 Scary and unsettling
- 🙅‍♀️ Not recommended for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy behavior, like uncontrolled flashlight and app crashing
- Timer/countdown not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charlie Charlie Challenge! free?

Charlie Charlie Challenge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Charlie Charlie Challenge! or Countdown App?

Charlie Charlie Challenge! is rated higher. Charlie Charlie Challenge! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Countdown App averages 3.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do Charlie Charlie Challenge! or Countdown App have ads?

Both Charlie Charlie Challenge! and Countdown App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Charlie Charlie Challenge! or Countdown App?

Charlie Charlie Challenge! ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Charlie Charlie Challenge! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countdown App on November 9, 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.*