# Survi vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Buddy at 4.6 against Survi's 1.8. Countdown Buddy also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). Survi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Survi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Survi's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

Survi ships an update every 6 months, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Survi | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survi/id1151206423/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kim Berninger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151206422) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### Survi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survi/id1151206423)

Easily create polls directly within your messaging conversations. Facilitate group decisions on activities like movie choices or dinner plans without leaving your chat.

**Highlights:** Create polls in iMessage, Vote on options, Group decision making, Free to use

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Survi free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Survi or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. Survi averages 1.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Survi or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither Survi nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Survi or Countdown Buddy?

Survi ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, Survi was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 16, 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.*