# PayOn vs Countdown App

The clearest difference is rating: PayOn at 5.0 against Countdown App's 3.0. PayOn also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown App's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PayOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

PayOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PayOn ships an update daily, Countdown App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayOn | Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payon/id1441320146/reviews)** | [3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mobilus Tecnologia Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/854067402) | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) |

## What reviewers say

### PayOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payon/id1441320146)

This app manages sales transactions, offering features like ticket sales, cashless payments, and prepaid cards. It supports credit and debit transactions via NFC and credit card.

**Highlights:** Ticket management, Cashless payment system, Prepaid card and wristband support, NFC transactions, Credit and debit card processing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495)

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

**Highlights:** Predicts remaining time, Horror movie inspired, Vibrations and sound effects, Uses device torch, Entertainment purposes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 2.0 Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown 2.0 Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the movie app
- 🤡 Fun and entertaining
- 😆 Funny experiences
- 👍 Creepy vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Potential security/privacy issues
- 😱 Scary and unsettling
- 🙅‍♀️ Not recommended for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy behavior, like uncontrolled flashlight and app crashing
- Timer/countdown not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayOn free?

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

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PayOn or Countdown App?

PayOn is rated higher. PayOn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown App averages 3.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do PayOn or Countdown App have ads?

Countdown App shows ads; PayOn does not.

### Which is updated more often, PayOn or Countdown App?

PayOn ships an update daily, and Countdown App every 6 weeks. Most recently, PayOn was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown App on October 17, 2026.

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