Homebrew Club vs Countdowns+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homebrew Club
Explore and display classic computer models in augmented reality on your desk. Virtually place iconic machines like the Apple IIe and Commodore 64 in your environment.
- Augmented reality display
- Collection of classic computer models
- Interactive virtual placement
- Appreciation of computing history
- Desk decoration
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A fun way to appreciate the classic computers and place them around on your desk. Models: - Apple I - Commodore PET - Challenger 4P - Apple III - Kaypro II - Commodore 64 - Apple IIe - Apple Lisa - Amstrad CPC 464 - Amstrad CPC 6128 - Amstrad PCW 8512 - Commodore 128D - Macintosh Portable - Dreamcast
Countdowns+
Track all your upcoming events, from birthdays and holidays to movie releases and personal milestones, in one organized list. Get visual updates with widgets and notifications, and easily add new events via Siri or Shortcuts.
- Track birthdays, holidays, and custom events
- Import events from device calendars
- Syncs countdowns across Apple devices
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Optional event notifications
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Everything you're looking forward to, counted down in one place. Birthdays, holidays, vacations, the next movie in a series you love — Countdowns puts them all in a single list, sorted by the days remaining. Add an event in a couple of taps and watch the days tick down. Add Anything • Holidays and observances, ready to add with one tap • Movie and TV release dates from The Movie Database, which keep themselves up to date if a date moves • Events imported from any calendar on your device, kept in sync automatically • Your own custom dates for trips, anniversaries, and milestones See It at a Glance • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch app and complications • Optional notifications on the day of an event, or the day before Just Ask Use Siri or Shortcuts to create a countdown, ask how many days are left until something, or hear what's coming up. Everywhere You Are Your countdowns sync with iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple Watch. Countdowns uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdowns+ at 100% against Homebrew Club's 50%. Homebrew Club's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Homebrew Club ships an update every 3 days, Countdowns+ every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homebrew Club | Countdowns+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Works Limited | 256 Arts |
Customer experience
Homebrew Club
Countdowns+
In-app purchases
Homebrew Club
No in-app purchases
Countdowns+
No in-app purchases
