# Countdown@ vs Flyers411

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Flyers411's 1.0. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (40K vs 2). Flyers411's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flyers411 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 40K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Flyers411 every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Flyers411 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyers411/id1660762638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [ST JOSEPH SCHOOLS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660762640) |

## 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


### Flyers411

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyers411/id1660762638)

Submit anonymous tips to a high school and view their web and social media content. This utility app facilitates communication between citizens and the organization.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, View organization web content, View organization social media content, Direct communication channel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Flyers411 free?

Flyers411 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Flyers411?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Flyers411 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Flyers411 have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Flyers411 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Flyers411?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Flyers411 every 41 months. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flyers411 on October 2, 2026.

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