# Countdown vs The Simple 30 Day Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Simple 30 Day Countdown at none against Countdown's 5. The Simple 30 Day Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (118 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Simple 30 Day Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown against 4.8 for The Simple 30 Day Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 118 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | The Simple 30 Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews)** | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) | [Mats Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389712893) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836)

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count remaining days, Customize background, Personalize countdown style, Organize by occasion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days until plus monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Days until plus monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Days until plus yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Days until plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Days Until Plus | $19.99 | per year |


### The Simple 30 Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082)

This minimalist timer allows you to set countdowns for up to 30 days. It's designed for simplicity and speed, offering a completely ad-free experience for tracking your important events.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer up to 30 days, Simple and fast interface, Completely ad-free, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is The Simple 30 Day Countdown free?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while The Simple 30 Day Countdown averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown nor The Simple 30 Day Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Simple 30 Day Countdown on October 24, 2026.

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