# Wedding Countdown · vs Outside

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outside at 54% against Wedding Countdown ·'s 13%. Outside also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Wedding Countdown ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wedding Countdown · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Outside sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 2.8K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Wedding Countdown ·'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Outside's.

Wedding Countdown · ships an update every 2 months, Outside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wedding Countdown · | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **53.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Outside HQ LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611434707) |

## What reviewers say

### Wedding Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513)

Track the remaining time until your wedding day with a highly customizable countdown. Features include personalized backgrounds, decorations, and shareable live websites. Get timely reminders and widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Super personalizable countdowns, Creative decorations and wallpapers, Use own photos as wallpaper, Shareable live website, Notification center widget, Home and Lock screen widgets, Milestone reminders

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedding Countdown Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Wedding Countdown Yearly PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Our Wedding Countdown Pro Account | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for countdowns
- 👍 Convenient time tracking
- 👍 Nice to share countdowns
- 👍 Ability to add custom photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App is not free
- 💸 Hidden costs after download
- 💸 Subscription required to use
- 💸 Expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Days are incorrect
- Charged after removal from phone
- Unauthorized debits

**Requested features**

- Show cost in App Store before download
- More customization options
- Clearer indication of paid features


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405)

Plan, share, and remember important moments with loved ones. Ideal for long-distance relationships, trip planning, and creating a visual diary of your year. Features live widgets and offline access.

**Highlights:** Shared countdowns for long-distance couples, Trip planning with group coordination, Yearly memory archive and profile, Live widgets for home and lock screens, Calendar sync (Apple & Google), Offline functionality, Photo sharing for Lock Screen

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Outside Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Deal | $12.49 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $12.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $31.49 | per year |
| Annual plan | $44.49 | per year |
| Unlock Countdown styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad supported tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $5.49 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $7.49 | one-time |
| All Time Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $44.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free home/lock screen countdown widget
- 👍 Simple and chic design
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 👍 Seamless calendar integration
- 👍 Useful AI assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model, expensive pricing
- 🔒 Limits free features, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing and changing pricing structure
- 🤔 Lack of transparency around free vs paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working after iOS updates
- Countdown events suddenly blocked by paywall
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to delete or edit events
- Improved Android support
- Memories/map feature to track past events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wedding Countdown · free?

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

### Is Outside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wedding Countdown · or Outside?

Outside is rated higher. Wedding Countdown · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Outside averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Wedding Countdown · or Outside have ads?

Neither Wedding Countdown · nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wedding Countdown · or Outside?

Wedding Countdown · ships an update every 2 months, and Outside every 6 days. Most recently, Wedding Countdown · was updated on September 16, 2026 and Outside on September 23, 2026.

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