# CalcuList vs Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcuList at none against Countdown's 18. CalcuList also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CalcuList asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CalcuList against 4.7 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CalcuList's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

CalcuList ships an update every 8 months, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcuList | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculist/id1498374223/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Double 5 Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498374222) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcuList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculist/id1498374223)

Easily create lists and assign numeric values to items. This app automatically calculates totals, averages, or quantities as you add or edit entries, offering a simple alternative to spreadsheets for tracking expenses, goals, and more.

**Highlights:** Create and manage numbered lists, Automatic calculation of totals and averages, Track progress with completion markers, Use negative numbers for balance tracking, Customizable number formatting, Duplicate lists and items, Sort lists and items

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcuList free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

CalcuList is rated higher. CalcuList averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do CalcuList or Countdown have ads?

Neither CalcuList nor Countdown shows ads.

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

CalcuList ships an update every 8 months, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, CalcuList was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countdown on October 25, 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.*