# Current Week vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.7 against Current Week's 3.0. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Current Week's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Current Week sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Current Week's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Current Week ships an update every 3 months, Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Current Week | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-week/id1231864241/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Andersson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141413148) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Current Week

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-week/id1231864241)

This app displays the current week number and allows you to find the week number for any specific date. It offers widgets for your home and lock screens, plus an Apple Watch complication for quick access.

**Highlights:** Current week number display, Find week number for specific dates, Home screen widget, Lock screen widget, Apple Watch complication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Current Week free?

Current Week 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, Current Week or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Current Week averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Current Week or Countdown have ads?

Current Week shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Current Week or Countdown?

Current Week ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Current Week was updated on June 1, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 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.*