# Countdown Timer. vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Timer. at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown Timer. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (113 vs 18). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer. has 113 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Countdown Timer.'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 Timer. ships an update every 6 months, Countdown every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer. | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797)

A user-friendly countdown application with a beautiful interface and extensive customization options. It offers Apple Watch and iCloud support, smart notifications, and widgets to keep you informed about upcoming events. The app is compatible with older iOS versions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns with user pictures, Apple Watch and iCloud synchronization, Smart notifications for upcoming events, Widget support for quick access, Compatibility with iOS 10 and above, Localization in multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Timer. free?

Countdown Timer. 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 Timer. or Countdown?

Countdown Timer. is rated higher. Countdown Timer. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer. or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer. or Countdown?

Countdown Timer. ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown every 11 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer. was updated on September 18, 2026 and Countdown on September 18, 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.*