# Countdown@ vs Aura Fence

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Aura Fence's 1.5. Countdown@ also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (41K vs 4). Aura Fence'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. Aura Fence asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 41K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Aura Fence's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Aura Fence fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Aura Fence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-fence/id6758075469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **37.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [焕盛 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835312607) |

## 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


### Aura Fence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-fence/id6758075469)

Create custom electronic fences for pets using your mobile device. Define circular or polygonal boundaries to keep your pets safely within designated areas.

**Highlights:** Electronic fence setup, Circular fence creation, Polygonal fence creation, Designated pet areas, Mobile control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Aura Fence free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Aura Fence?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Aura Fence averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Aura Fence have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Aura Fence does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Aura Fence?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Aura Fence fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Aura Fence on October 31, 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.*