# Chooser! vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Buddy at none against Chooser!'s shown. Countdown Buddy also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 46%). Chooser!'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chooser! against 4.6 for Countdown Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Chooser!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

Chooser! ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chooser! | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chooser/id1275945156/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bon App & T](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582832138) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## 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 Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chooser! free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chooser! or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. Chooser! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Chooser! or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Chooser! shows ads; Countdown Buddy does not.

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

Chooser! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, Chooser! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 13, 2026.

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