# Countdown Timer vs Zebra.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zebra. at 100% against Countdown Timer's 60%. Zebra. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Zebra. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zebra. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Zebra.'s.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Zebra. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Zebra. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebra/id6737943408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Shevat Ventures llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778587719) |

## 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 |


### Zebra.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebra/id6737943408)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app helps you track special moments with smart reminders and personalized message options. It offers visual celebrations and ensures your contact data remains private and secure.

**Highlights:** Event tracking for birthdays and anniversaries, Smart, timely event notifications, Customizable message templates with emojis/images, Easy contact syncing, Visual celebration animations, Privacy-focused contact management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Zebra. free?

Zebra. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Zebra.?

Zebra. is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Zebra. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Zebra. have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Zebra. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Zebra.?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zebra. every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zebra. on June 4, 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.*