# Countdown vs Countdown Timer & Banner Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 5 days against Countdown Timer & Banner Maker's every 3 months. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (187K vs 4) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). Countdown Timer & Banner Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 187K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Timer & Banner Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Timer & Banner Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 87 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) | [Zipo Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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


### Countdown Timer & Banner Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642)

Create dynamic bullet screen displays with customizable text, fonts, and animations. Also, track important dates with a full-screen countdown and count-up timer. Perfect for events, presentations, or personal reminders.

**Highlights:** Multiple bullet screen texts, Full-screen countdowns, Customizable fonts and colors, Count-up timer function, Animation effects, Event and deadline tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited add timing | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer & Banner Maker free?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 187K ratings, while Countdown Timer & Banner Maker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker have ads?

Both Countdown and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker?

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker on June 11, 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.*