# Countdown@ vs Countdown by Kired

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown by Kired at none against Countdown@'s 1. Countdown by Kired also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (39K vs 1). 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. Countdown by Kired asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown by Kired 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown by Kired every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown by Kired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-kired/id1634878655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 50 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) | [Radek Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533749439) |

## 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 by Kired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-kired/id1634878655)

Easily track important dates like birthdays, holidays, and events with custom countdowns. Receive timely reminders and review past events with archived countdowns. Never miss a moment again.

**Highlights:** Custom event countdowns, Seasonal backgrounds, Event reminders, Push notifications, Archived countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Countdown by Kired free?

Countdown by Kired is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Countdown by Kired?

Countdown by Kired is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown by Kired averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Countdown by Kired have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown by Kired does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Countdown by Kired?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown by Kired every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown by Kired on August 10, 2026.

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