# Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 186K against Countdown's 18. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (15.6 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 83% of Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, Countdown every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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-timer-day-counter/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $3.99 | 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 4.6 from 18 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 11 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown on September 4, 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.*