# Countdown@ vs Countdown

Countdown@ and Countdown both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 18) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown@ against 4.6 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 18, 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 83% of Countdown's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## 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-timer-day-counter/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $3.99 | 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 4.6 from 18 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 11 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown on September 4, 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.*