# Countdown App vs Countdown

Countdown App and Countdown both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown App's. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 209) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Countdown App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown App against 4.7 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Bichurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/973684719) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343)

Track important upcoming and past events by counting down days until or days since. Organize your dates, add custom images, and share event details with others. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Count days until future events, Count days since past events, Manage dates in a list, Set custom background images for dates, Share event information, Unlimited countdown items (premium), Add dates to calendar (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

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

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 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 Countdown App free?

Countdown App 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, Countdown App or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Countdown App or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown App nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on August 23, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 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.*