# 4Lexile vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Buddy at 68% against 4Lexile's 0%. Countdown Buddy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (25K vs 10). 4Lexile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4Lexile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 4Lexile's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4Lexile | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4point Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/501903170) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### 4Lexile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4lexile/id1493069653)

Scan book ISBNs to quickly discover their Lexile levels. This utility helps users identify appropriate reading materials based on reading proficiency.

**Highlights:** Scan book ISBNs, Find Lexile levels, Identify reading materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4Lexile free?

4Lexile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4Lexile or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. 4Lexile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do 4Lexile or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither 4Lexile nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4Lexile or Countdown Buddy?

4Lexile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, 4Lexile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 17, 2026.

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