# Piggy Goals vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Piggy Goals's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Piggy Goals's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piggy Goals sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Piggy Goals against 4.7 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Piggy Goals's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Piggy Goals ships an update every 5 months, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piggy Goals | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-goals-money-saving/id1458428639/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rome Rock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190244007) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Piggy Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piggy-goals-money-saving/id1458428639)

This app helps you save money through a virtual piggy bank or by setting custom savings goals. Track your progress with visual aids and receive helpful reminders to stay on track with your financial objectives.

**Highlights:** Virtual piggy bank for deposits and withdrawals, Set daily, weekly, or monthly savings goals, Progress visualization with graphs and animations, Push notifications and reminders, Offline functionality, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features By Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features By Tip 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features By Tip 3 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🐷 Cute pig animation
- 💰 Helpful for saving money
- 🆓 Free app with optional donation
- 📈 Tracks savings progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with date/time settings
- 💸 Ads and premium features
- 🔢 Can't withdraw in cents
- 🔄 Can't edit existing savings goals

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy date/time picker
- Savings data loss when switching devices
- Ads not removed despite premium purchase

**Requested features**

- Add multiple currencies
- Ability to edit/delete savings entries
- Sync data across devices
- Customizable pig outfits
- Notifications for savings goals


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track personal goals, habits, and important dates with customizable widgets. Supports counting up and down, recurring events, and synchronization across Apple devices. Offers detailed progress visualization and notifications to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurring event tracking, Apple Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Detailed progress visualization dashboard, Customizable colors, icons, and fonts, Notifications for key dates and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piggy Goals free?

Piggy Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piggy Goals or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Piggy Goals averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Piggy Goals or Countdown have ads?

Piggy Goals shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Piggy Goals or Countdown?

Piggy Goals ships an update every 5 months, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Piggy Goals was updated on November 2, 2026 and Countdown on November 3, 2026.

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