# Countdown ◉ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown ◉ at 2.4K against Countdown's 4. Countdown ◉ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10 vs 14.0). Countdown's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ◉ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-counter-widget/id6447222428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 116 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) | [Chun Chih Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677898667) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-counter-widget/id6447222428)

Easily track important upcoming events with a customizable home screen widget. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and personal milestones. Relive past events with a count-up feature.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget for event tracking, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Count-up feature for past events, Organize events by date, Unlimited event creation, Event notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown ◉ free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown ◉ or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown ◉ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown ◉ or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown ◉ nor Countdown shows ads.

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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.*