# ShallWe Decider vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShallWe Decider at none against Countdown Buddy's 1. ShallWe Decider also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Countdown Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShallWe Decider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ShallWe Decider's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

ShallWe Decider ships an update every 18 months, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShallWe Decider | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shallwe-decider/id1381268381/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott St George](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092826384) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### ShallWe Decider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shallwe-decider/id1381268381)

This app helps groups easily make decisions together, from choosing a restaurant to scheduling events. It offers a fun and inclusive way to resolve indecision and ensure everyone's needs are considered.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Restaurant selection, Event scheduling, Activity interest gauging, Resolves indecision

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ShallWe Decider free?

ShallWe Decider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShallWe Decider or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. ShallWe Decider averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do ShallWe Decider or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither ShallWe Decider nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShallWe Decider or Countdown Buddy?

ShallWe Decider ships an update every 18 months, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, ShallWe Decider was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 15, 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.*