# Countdown vs Retirement Countdown ·

The clearest difference is rating: Retirement Countdown · at 4.8 against Countdown's 3.7. Retirement Countdown · also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 150) and review sentiment (49% vs 40%). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retirement Countdown · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retirement Countdown · holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retirement Countdown · has 12K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 49% of Retirement Countdown ·'s.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Retirement Countdown · fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Retirement Countdown · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Retirement Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938)

Track your retirement date with a visually appealing countdown. Features include daily reminders, home screen widgets, and the ability to share your progress with loved ones. Enjoy beautiful background images and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Retirement countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily notification reminders, Share countdown with friends, Offline functionality, Customizable background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retirement Supporter/Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Retirement Supporter/Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful widget
- 💎 Beautiful backgrounds
- 🎉 Exciting countdown
- 🙋‍♀️ Helpful daily updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Collects too much personal data
- 🛑 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Snapola error message

**Reported bugs**

- Snapola error message when setting retirement date

**Requested features**

- Ability to track multiple countdowns
- Percentage of career completion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Retirement Countdown · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Retirement Countdown ·?

Retirement Countdown · is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Retirement Countdown · averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Retirement Countdown · have ads?

Both Countdown and Retirement Countdown · show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Retirement Countdown ·?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retirement Countdown · fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Retirement Countdown · on September 25, 2026.

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