Comparison

Countdown App vs Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown App

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

Highlights
  • Predicts remaining time
  • Horror movie inspired
  • Vibrations and sound effects
  • Uses device torch
  • Entertainment purposes
Features
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Your countdown awaits. Inspired by the horror movie Countdown, this app will reveal exactly how much time you have left. By receiving, opening the file package, and/or using Countdown('Software') containing this software, you agree that this End User License Agreement(EULA) is a legally binding and valid contract and agree to be bound by it. You agree to abide by the intellectual property laws and all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. User shall accept the terms of his or her fate. Any attempt to use information derived from Countdown to alter the user’s fate will result in a breach of this agreement. Tag us in your reactions using #CountdownApp on TikTok. --- --- --- --- Warning: This app contains vibrations, sound effects, and uses your device’s torch for added intensity. It may not be suitable for individuals with epilepsy. Disclaimer: This app is for entertainment purposes. Results should not be taken seriously. --- --- --- ---

About

Countdown

This app calculates your predicted lifespan for entertainment purposes. It also tracks your time alive with second-level accuracy. The goal is to encourage healthier habits and a greater appreciation for time.

Highlights
  • Predict lifespan (for entertainment)
  • Calculate time alive (accurate to seconds)
  • Encourages health awareness
  • Promotes efficient time use
Features
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How long have I been alive in this world? The purpose of this program is to make people pay attention to health, drink less alcohol, smoke less, and exercise more. Features: • Base on big data to calculate When Will You Die (For entertainment only). • Calculate How long have I been alive in this world? (Accurate to seconds) • Learn how to cherish time and use it efficiently. For entertainment only, please don't take it seriously, pay attention to life, maintain exercise, and be in a good mood to live longer.

Screenshots

Countdown App4 screens
Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 3.7 against Countdown App's 3.0. Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Countdown App's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 150). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 40% of Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown App ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdown App versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown AppCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (36K ratings)3.7 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better40.3% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better150
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB38 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRyan Boyling长金 胡

Customer experience

Countdown App

All ratings36,028 ratings
Positive48.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative45.1%
Written reviews888 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative45.3%

Countdown

All ratings150 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Countdown App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitchy behavior, like uncontrolled flashlight and app crashing
  • Timer/countdown not working as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
  • More customization options

Countdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown App

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown 2.0 Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Countdown 2.0 Lifetime$4.99
None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown App or Countdown?
Countdown is rated higher. Countdown App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Countdown averages 3.7 from 150 ratings.
Do Countdown App or Countdown have ads?
Both Countdown App and Countdown show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown App or Countdown?
Countdown App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 2026.

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