# Countdown@ vs Cast Along

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cast Along at 100% against Countdown@'s 37%. Cast Along also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 39). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cast Along holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 40K ratings behind it against 39, 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 100% of Cast Along's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Cast Along every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Cast Along |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-along-knitting-math/id6760704901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Goodknits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885825016) |

## 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


### Cast Along

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cast-along-knitting-math/id6760704901)

This app simplifies knitting calculations and helps you track your progress. It offers tools for yarn estimation, sizing, and row counting, allowing you to focus on your craft without complex math. Enjoy a seamless knitting experience with no guesswork involved.

**Highlights:** Yarn calculator with stash check, Size finder, Swatch checker, Increase/decrease spacing calculator, Row and repeat tracking, Multiple counters per project, Project timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Cast Along free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Cast Along?

Cast Along is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Cast Along averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Cast Along have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Cast Along does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Cast Along?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Cast Along every 8 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cast Along on October 7, 2026.

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