# Countdown for Vacation/Holiday vs Vacation Countdown ‎

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vacation Countdown ‎ at weekly against Countdown for Vacation/Holiday's every 3 weeks. Vacation Countdown ‎ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 161). Countdown for Vacation/Holiday's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Vacation/Holiday sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Vacation Countdown ‎ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown for Vacation/Holiday against 4.8 for Vacation Countdown ‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vacation Countdown ‎ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Countdown for Vacation/Holiday's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vacation Countdown ‎'s.

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday ships an update every 3 weeks, Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Vacation/Holiday | Vacation Countdown ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-vacationholiday/id1400997808/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Kirchner](https://appshunter.io/developer/695247939) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Vacation/Holiday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-vacationholiday/id1400997808)

Easily track the days until your next trip with customizable countdowns. Personalize your countdowns with your own photos or choose from a vast library of free backgrounds. Share your excitement with friends and receive timely reminders.

**Highlights:** Unlimited vacation countdowns, Customizable titles, fonts, and colors, Free and custom background options, Image search and upload functionality, Social media sharing, Push notifications, Home and Lock screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a water | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $11.99 | one-time |


### Vacation Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543)

Track your upcoming trips with a visually appealing countdown. Features beautiful background images, home screen widgets, and daily reminders. Easily share your excitement with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Visually appealing countdowns, Home screen widgets, Daily trip reminders, Easy sharing with friends, Offline functionality, Customizable background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vacation Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Vacation Supporter/Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Vacation/Holiday free?

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vacation Countdown ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown for Vacation/Holiday or Vacation Countdown ‎?

Vacation Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Countdown for Vacation/Holiday averages 4.8 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Vacation Countdown ‎ averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Countdown for Vacation/Holiday or Vacation Countdown ‎ have ads?

Both Countdown for Vacation/Holiday and Vacation Countdown ‎ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown for Vacation/Holiday or Vacation Countdown ‎?

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. Most recently, Countdown for Vacation/Holiday was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vacation Countdown ‎ on October 30, 2026.

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