Countdown App vs Die
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Predicts remaining time
- Horror movie inspired
- Vibrations and sound effects
- Uses device torch
- Entertainment purposes
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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. --- --- --- ---
Die
This app uses your personal answers to create a unique countdown to your estimated end. It generates a life story, epitaph, and offers weekly reminders. Explore your fate for entertainment purposes.
- Personalized countdown to your end
- Life story and epitaph generation
- Weekly reminders of time left
- Shareable countdown image
- Multiple language support
- Restartable experience
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Neil Gaiman once said, 'Everybody is going to be dead one day, just give them time.' This app goes a step further: it tells you the time, and the way. Answer 24 questions about yourself – your sleep, your habits, your fears, your dreams – and watch them being weighed. Then your countdown begins. - A live countdown to your very last second, in years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes or seconds. - Your story in three chapters – Life, the Turning Point, the End – written for you from your answers. - The words that will be carved on your stone. - A weekly reminder of the time you have left. - Turn your phone sideways to watch the countdown live. - Share your countdown as an image. - Start over whenever you like and learn your end anew. - Available in 20 languages. The Last Step – Unlock Your Fate Learning your end comes at a small price: a one-time purchase reveals when and how. Languages: English, Español, Deutsch, العربية, Türkçe, Azərbaycanca, Русский, Français, 中文, हिन्दी, Português, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, Nederlands, Polski, Svenska, Dansk, Suomi, Ελληνικά. Please note: This app is for entertainment purposes only. It does not provide real or scientifically accurate predictions. By downloading and using this app, users accept full responsibility for their experience and any interpretations made. The developers are not liable for any outcomes related to the app's usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Countdown App at 3.0 against Die's 1.0. Countdown App also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 2). Die's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Die sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countdown App holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 67% of Die'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, Die every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Countdown App | Die |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (36K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ryan Boyling | Alihan SELIMOGLU |
Customer experience
Countdown App
Die
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
Die
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Countdown App
- Countdown 2.0 Monthly$1.991 Month
- Countdown 2.0 Lifetime$4.99
Die
- The Last Step$1.99
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