# Countdowns vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 3.1K against Countdowns's 51. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 27). Countdowns's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdowns holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Countdowns ships an update every 9 days, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-day-counter/id1503144176/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Rusinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503033744) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-day-counter/id1503144176)

Easily create and manage countdowns for important events. Sync across devices, set reminders, and add notes for each countdown. Enjoy a seamless experience with Apple Watch, Split View, and Dark Mode support.

**Highlights:** Create and edit countdowns, Automatic device syncing, Optional notifications, Add notes to events, Apple Watch app, iPadOS Split View/Slide Over, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock App | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Countdowns free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdowns is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Countdowns or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdowns nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdowns ships an update every 9 days, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on October 10, 2026 and Countdown on October 13, 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.*