# count vs Countdown Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Stopwatch at 5.0 against count's 4.3. Countdown Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). count's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

count costs $0.99 and Countdown Stopwatch $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

count ships an update every 18 months, Countdown Stopwatch every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | count | Countdown Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-a-simple-day-counter/id1185276500/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stopwatch/id6446262141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 0 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Schepman](https://appshunter.io/developer/368869102) | [Kristofer Shamloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122330979) |

## What reviewers say

### count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-a-simple-day-counter/id1185276500)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track the number of days passed or remaining until a specific date. Set a date once and get an instant overview of your progress towards goals or countdowns to important events.

**Highlights:** Day counting, Countdown timer, Progress tracking, Simple interface, Event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stopwatch/id6446262141)

This utility app provides a customizable stopwatch with a countdown start feature. Users can adjust the countdown duration and the starting phrase. It also keeps a history of recent timing sessions.

**Highlights:** Adjustable countdown start duration, Customizable start phrase, Recent history list, Stopwatch functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is count free?

count costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Stopwatch free?

Countdown Stopwatch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, count or Countdown Stopwatch?

Countdown Stopwatch is rated higher. count averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countdown Stopwatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do count or Countdown Stopwatch have ads?

Neither count nor Countdown Stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, count or Countdown Stopwatch?

count ships an update every 18 months, and Countdown Stopwatch every 6 months. Most recently, count was updated on September 18, 2026 and Countdown Stopwatch on September 10, 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.*