# Countdown vs Fullscreen Clock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 186K against Fullscreen Clock's 2.2K. Countdown also leads on chart position (#36 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Fullscreen Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fullscreen Clock 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 — 4.8 for Countdown against 4.7 for Fullscreen Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fullscreen Clock's.

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Fullscreen Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Fullscreen Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342)

Transform your device into a stylish flip clock that doubles as a productivity tool. Enhance your workspace with aesthetic widgets and utilize the integrated focus timer for improved concentration during study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Iconic flip clock animation, Deep focus timer (Pomodoro/custom), Stunning home screen widgets, Elegant and minimalist interface, Extensive customization options, Versatile timers and stopwatch, Floating clock for iPadOS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Great tool
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Awesome clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🐛 Buggy widget
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Hard to exit
- 👎 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't adjust for DST
- Clock resets when exiting app
- Hangs up on some devices
- Ads cover the clock

**Requested features**

- Add color customization
- Integrate date display
- Add 12-hour time format with AM/PM
- Improve countdown timer functionality
- Add stopwatch widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Fullscreen Clock free?

Fullscreen Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Fullscreen Clock averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Fullscreen Clock have ads?

Both Countdown and Fullscreen Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Fullscreen Clock?

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, and Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Fullscreen Clock on September 22, 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.*