# Countdown vs Die

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 3.7 against Die's 1.0. Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (150 vs 2). Die's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 49%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Die sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 150 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Countdown'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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/die-when-and-how-death-clock/id6738704647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) | [Alihan SELIMOGLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781066048) |

## 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


### Die

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

This app offers a unique entertainment experience by calculating your estimated lifespan and the manner of your passing. Answer a series of personal questions to generate a countdown to your final moment and a personalized narrative of your life's story.

**Highlights:** Live countdown to your last second, Personalized life story chapters, Epitaph suggestions, Weekly reminders of remaining time, Shareable countdown image, Multiple language support

**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 free?

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

### Is Die free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Die averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Die have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Die does not.

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

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