# Present4me vs Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present4me at none against Countdown's 23. Present4me also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Present4me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Present4me ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Present4me | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AYES srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487977905) | [HK SHENGUANGYUAN TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851942593) |

## What reviewers say

### Present4me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present4me/id1487977906)

Easily create and manage gift lists for any occasion. Share your wishlists with friends and family, and discover what others want to receive. Organize presents for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Create personalized gift lists, Add item details and web links, Organize lists by occasion or recipient, Set list privacy (public, private, password-protected), Share lists and specific gifts via link, View and 'grab' items from friends' lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059)

Easily track important life events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, add personal backgrounds, and view upcoming dates directly from your home or lock screen. Never miss a special moment again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable widget backgrounds, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Advance event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Password protection for events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Member | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Member | $4.99 | per month |
| One week membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| one year membership | $19.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $29.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $39.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $47.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $35.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $71.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $95.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Present4me free?

Present4me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Do Present4me or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Present4me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Present4me or Countdown?

Present4me ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Present4me was updated on September 14, 2026 and Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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