# Countdown App vs Die

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App | Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-when-and-how-death-clock/id6738704647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) | [Alihan SELIMOGLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781066048) |

## 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


### Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-when-and-how-death-clock/id6738704647)

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.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown to your end, Life story and epitaph generation, Weekly reminders of time left, Shareable countdown image, Multiple language support, Restartable experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Last Step | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Is Die free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown App or Die?

Countdown App is rated higher. Countdown App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Die averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown App or Die have ads?

Countdown App shows ads; Die does not.

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

Countdown App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Die every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Die on November 8, 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.*