# Countdown vs Countdown  ™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 72% against Countdown  ™'s 42%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (186K vs 180). Countdown  ™'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown  ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 42% of Countdown  ™'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown  ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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  ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151)

Create custom countdown widgets for your home screen to track important events. Personalize with photos, themes, and preset designs. Receive smart reminders so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Preset event designs, Personalize with photos and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy event sharing, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $3.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown  ™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown  ™?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown  ™ have ads?

Both Countdown and Countdown  ™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown  ™?

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown  ™ every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown  ™ on September 1, 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.*