# Countdown App vs Countdown

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews) | **[3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 185 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 2.0 Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown 2.0 Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the movie app
- 🤡 Fun and entertaining
- 😆 Funny experiences
- 👍 Creepy vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Potential security/privacy issues
- 😱 Scary and unsettling
- 🙅‍♀️ Not recommended for some users

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
- More customization options


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 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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