# Giveffect vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown@ at 37% against Giveffect's 0%. Countdown@ also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Giveffect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Giveffect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 40K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Giveffect'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.

Giveffect ships an update fortnightly, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Giveffect | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveffect/id1170357989/reviews)** | [4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giveffect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170357988) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### Giveffect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveffect/id1170357989)

This app helps nonprofits manage constituents, events, and volunteers. It allows for location-based contact searches and features tools for checking participants in and out, tracking hours, and validating event tickets.

**Highlights:** Constituent management, Event management, Volunteer check-in/out, Location-based search, Ticket validation (QR code/number), Driver's license scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Giveffect free?

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

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Giveffect or Countdown@?

Giveffect is rated higher. Giveffect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.

### Do Giveffect or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Giveffect does not.

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

Giveffect ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Giveffect was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown@ on October 14, 2026.

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