# Excelsior EMC vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Excelsior EMC's 2.2. Countdown@ also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). Excelsior EMC'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. Excelsior EMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 40K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Excelsior EMC's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s.

Excelsior EMC ships an update every 7 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Excelsior EMC | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-emc/id1269116492/reviews) | **[4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269116491) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### Excelsior EMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excelsior-emc/id1269116492)

Manage your utility account with ease. Access account details, view bills and balances, make payments, and schedule alerts. Stay connected with important updates and social media.

**Highlights:** Account management, Bill viewing, Payment processing, Payment location finder, Alert and reminder scheduling, Push notifications

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

**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 Excelsior EMC free?

Excelsior EMC 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, Excelsior EMC or Countdown@?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Excelsior EMC averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.

### Do Excelsior EMC or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Excelsior EMC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Excelsior EMC or Countdown@?

Excelsior EMC ships an update every 7 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Excelsior EMC was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown@ on October 17, 2026.

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