# Countdown for Disney World vs Vacation Planner Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vacation Planner Countdown at none against Countdown for Disney World's 10. Vacation Planner Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Countdown for Disney World's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 3) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Disney World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Vacation Planner Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vacation Planner Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney World has 8.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, Vacation Planner Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney World | Vacation Planner Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-planner-countdown/id1580763709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Magical Enchanted Vacations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580763711) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Plan your Disney or Universal vacation with a personalized countdown timer. Features AI-generated wallpapers, lock screen widgets, and a to-do list with reminders. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and iOS Calendar.

**Highlights:** AI-generated Magic Wallpapers, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Vacation countdown timer, To-do list with reminders, Siri Shortcuts integration, Customizable wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Exciting countdown feature
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🎨 Customizable wallpapers
- 📅 Helpful trip reminders
- 🎉 Builds anticipation for vacation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid upgrades required for some features
- 🐛 Widget issues and inconsistencies
- 🤔 Limited free wallpaper options
- 📆 Inaccurate trip date calculations

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar sync problems
- Countdown timer displaying incorrect days
- Wallpaper uploads causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track multiple trips
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Expand free wallpaper selection
- Allow users to input their own trip details


### Vacation Planner Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-planner-countdown/id1580763709)

Plan your upcoming trips with a customizable countdown and personalized to-do lists. Set reminders for important dates like payments and packing, and store your travel agent's contact information for easy access.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Background customization, Personalized to-do lists, Event reminders, Travel agent contact storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney World free?

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

### Is Vacation Planner Countdown free?

Vacation Planner Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown for Disney World or Vacation Planner Countdown?

Vacation Planner Countdown is rated higher. Countdown for Disney World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Vacation Planner Countdown averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown for Disney World or Vacation Planner Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown for Disney World nor Vacation Planner Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown for Disney World or Vacation Planner Countdown?

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, and Vacation Planner Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown for Disney World was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vacation Planner Countdown on October 27, 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.*