# Countdown Timer vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown@ at every 5 days against Countdown Timer's every 3 weeks. Countdown@ also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 1.4K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Countdown Timer's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 37%). On price, ads, 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@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown@ every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## 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@

[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 Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer 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, Countdown Timer or Countdown@?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

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

Both Countdown Timer and Countdown@ show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 24, 2026.

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