# Countdown@ vs Confiscore

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Confiscore at none against Countdown@'s 1. Confiscore also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). 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. Confiscore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Confiscore every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Confiscore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Hybrid Mind (India) Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747686953) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. View key dates with a widget and add notes or a diary to each event. The app also supports counting up from past events.

**Highlights:** Customizable event countdowns, Widget for important events, Count up from past events, Timeline with diary and notes, Multiple event types

**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


### Confiscore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/confiscore-cat/id6502987887)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Confiscore free?

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

### Do Countdown@ or Confiscore have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Confiscore does not.

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

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Confiscore every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Confiscore on November 8, 2026.

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