# Countdown vs CountDuck

The clearest difference is ads: CountDuck at none against Countdown's shown. CountDuck also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and CountDuck sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountDuck holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountDuck has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, CountDuck weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountDuck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-reminder/id1477739949/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朝霞 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616283456) | [Subtle Radiance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509696679) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-reminder/id1477739949)

Track important dates with a countdown calendar. Visualize your upcoming events with custom backgrounds and manage them through categorized lists. Secure your data with password protection.

**Highlights:** Date counting (days left/passed), Customizable background images, Event classification and management, Calendar view for daily events, Lunar calendar date support, Password protection for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus Version | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Advanced Version | $5.99 | one-time |


### CountDuck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223)

Never miss an important date again with this intuitive countdown app. It offers visually appealing designs, customizable reminders, and home screen widgets to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and progress. Premium features include lunar calendar integration and recurring notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown for birthdays and anniversaries, System notifications and in-app reminders, Home screen widgets, Customizable color schemes and icons, Lunar calendar and zodiac signs, Recurring reminders, Shareable countdown templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountDuck Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $3.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is CountDuck free?

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

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

CountDuck is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CountDuck averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Countdown or CountDuck have ads?

Countdown shows ads; CountDuck does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or CountDuck?

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and CountDuck weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and CountDuck on November 3, 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.*