# Countdown vs Almost Time

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Almost Time's 3.8. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Almost Time's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Almost Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 117 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Almost Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, Almost Time monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Almost Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) |

## 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 |


### Almost Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187)

Track time remaining until important events with a visually appealing countdown app. Personalize your countdowns with colors and emojis, and share them easily. Access live updates on your Lock Screen and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Personalized backgrounds and emojis, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island live activities, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Event sharing as images, Pro version for folders and notes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Almost Time Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Almost Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Almost Time?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Almost Time averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Almost Time have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Almost Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Almost Time?

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, and Almost Time monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 22, 2026 and Almost Time on June 7, 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.*