# Countdown@ vs Countdown  ™

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown@ at 39K against Countdown  ™'s 180. Countdown@ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Countdown  ™'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown  ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Countdown  ™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown  ™ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown  ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **42.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) |

## 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/id1567017151)

Create custom countdown widgets for your home screen to track important events. Personalize with photos, themes, and preset designs. Receive smart reminders so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Preset event designs, Personalize with photos and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy event sharing, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $3.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.

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

Both Countdown@ and Countdown  ™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Countdown  ™?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown  ™ every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown  ™ on September 1, 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.*