# Countdown@ vs WaterH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WaterH at 86% against Countdown@'s 37%. WaterH also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (40K vs 2.3K). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

WaterH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 40K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 86% of WaterH's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, WaterH monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | WaterH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterh/id1587838572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [WaterH Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587838574) |

## 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


### WaterH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterh/id1587838572)

This app helps you track your water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated. It offers personalized goals, automatic tracking via a smart bottle, and insights into your hydration habits. It also includes water quality monitoring and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Personalized hydration goals, 360 LED glow reminder, Auto hydration tracking, Water quality sensor, Apple Health integration, History & reports

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps track water intake
- 🚀 Motivates to drink more water
- ⏰ Useful reminders and alerts
- 📊 Detailed water consumption data
- 🔋 Long-lasting battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate water tracking
- 🔍 Limited background sync capabilities
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔧 Unreliable app performance after updates
- 🚫 Lack of Apple Health integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after new update
- Water intake data resets unexpectedly
- Bottle disconnects frequently from app
- Reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Larger water bottle capacity
- Customizable reminder settings
- Automatic water logging in the background
- More detailed water quality metrics
- Apple Watch app or widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is WaterH free?

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

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

WaterH is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while WaterH averages 4.9 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or WaterH have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; WaterH does not.

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

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and WaterH monthly. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on October 19, 2026 and WaterH on October 17, 2026.

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