# Countdown@ vs Countdown ◉

Countdown@ and Countdown ◉ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Countdown ◉'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. Countdown ◉ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 2.4K). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown@ against 4.7 for Countdown ◉. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Countdown ◉'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown ◉ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Countdown ◉?

Countdown@ and Countdown ◉ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown@ or Countdown ◉ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown ◉ does not.

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