# Chooser! vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 72% against Chooser!'s 46%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chooser! sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 188K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Chooser!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

Chooser! ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chooser! | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chooser/id1275945156/reviews) | **[4.8 (188K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **188K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 149 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bon App & T](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582832138) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## What reviewers say

### Chooser!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chooser/id1275945156)

This utility app randomly selects a finger from those placed on the screen. It's a fun and simple tool perfect for making decisions in games or for casual use.

**Highlights:** Random finger selection, Supports multiple fingers, Ideal for board games, Useful for card games, Simple decision-making tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Super offer | $4.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Super Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Outrageous Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable app icon and background
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🤝 Helpful for group decision-making
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited to 5 fingers/players
- 🔀 Can sometimes pick the same person repeatedly
- 🤔 Lack of additional features or modes

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or freezes
- Inconsistent finger selection behavior

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 fingers/players
- Add question/challenge mode
- Introduce a 'zap' or surprise mode
- Ability to customize the winner indicator


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chooser! free?

Chooser! 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, Chooser! or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Chooser! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 188K ratings.

### Do Chooser! or Countdown have ads?

Both Chooser! and Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chooser! or Countdown?

Chooser! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Chooser! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown on October 13, 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.*