# Countdown vs Graded

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Graded at none against Countdown's 3. Graded also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (189K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Graded asks for nothing beyond the download.

Graded holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 189K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 days, Graded every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Graded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (189K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graded-grade-tracker/id6444681284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Damien Pirotte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656071322) |

## 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


### Graded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graded-grade-tracker/id6444681284)

Easily track and manage your school grades with this intuitive app. It adapts to any grading system, offers automatic tracking, and supports multiple years and terms. Enjoy a clean interface, data export, and automatic backups.

**Highlights:** Grade and average tracking, Customizable grading systems, Subject customization, Multiple year/term support, Data export and import, Automatic iCloud backup, Light and dark modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Graded free?

Graded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Graded is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 189K ratings, while Graded averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Graded have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Graded does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 days, and Graded every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 19, 2026 and Graded on October 15, 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.*