# My CountDown vs IUV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My CountDown at 81% against IUV's 0%. My CountDown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (228 vs 2). IUV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My CountDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IUV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My CountDown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My CountDown has 228 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of My CountDown's written reviews are positive against 0% of IUV's.

My CountDown ships an update every 2 weeks, IUV weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My CountDown | IUV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-countdown-day-counter/id1455432749/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuv/id1565296362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 142 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen ShenZhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871974307) | [成都开心音符科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493374754) |

## What reviewers say

### My CountDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-countdown-day-counter/id1455432749)

This app helps you track important dates with visually appealing countdowns. It offers customizable themes, multiple reminder options, and even screen recording for sharing.  Stay on top of your special moments with this versatile tool.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown widgets, Multiple reminder types, Themed countdown styles, High-definition images and filters, Screen recording for sharing, Data backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $1.99 | one-time |


### IUV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iuv/id1565296362)

Customize your phone's desktop with a variety of aesthetic widgets, including photo walls, to-do lists, weather forecasts, and countdowns. Access frequently used apps and information with a single tap. Personalize your lock screen with shortcuts and commemorative dates.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Photo wall widget, Weather forecast widget, Countdown and anniversary widgets, 4K wallpapers, Theme icon packs, Quick launch shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP连续包年 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My CountDown free?

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

### Is IUV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My CountDown or IUV?

My CountDown is rated higher. My CountDown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while IUV averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do My CountDown or IUV have ads?

My CountDown shows ads; IUV does not.

### Which is updated more often, My CountDown or IUV?

My CountDown ships an update every 2 weeks, and IUV weekly. Most recently, My CountDown was updated on November 2, 2026 and IUV on October 30, 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.*