# Countdown@ vs Countdown Timer & Banner Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown@ at every 5 days against Countdown Timer & Banner Maker's every 3 months. Countdown@ also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 4). Countdown Timer & Banner Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Timer & Banner Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown Timer & Banner Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Zipo Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 Timer & Banner Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642)

Create dynamic bullet screen displays with customizable text, fonts, and animations. Also, track important dates with a full-screen countdown and count-up timer. Perfect for events, presentations, or personal reminders.

**Highlights:** Multiple bullet screen texts, Full-screen countdowns, Customizable fonts and colors, Count-up timer function, Animation effects, Event and deadline tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited add timing | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer & Banner Maker free?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown Timer & Banner Maker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker have ads?

Both Countdown@ and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Countdown Timer & Banner Maker?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown Timer & Banner Maker on June 11, 2026.

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