# Countdown Timer vs Countdown Collection

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Collection at none against Countdown Timer's shown. Countdown Collection also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). Countdown Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 39). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown Collection's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Collection every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Countdown Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Joshua Birnholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106949939) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498)

Track upcoming releases for movies, TV shows, games, and more. Automatically updates release dates and provides access to trailers and social media buzz. Share your excitement with friends and stay informed about your favorite events.

**Highlights:** Countdown tracking for various events, Automatic release date updates, Today widget and Apple Watch app integration, Siri integration, Access to movie trailers, Shareable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Countdown Collection?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Countdown Collection averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Countdown Collection have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Countdown Collection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Countdown Collection?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Collection every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdown Collection on October 6, 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.*