# Countdown for Disney World vs Vacation Countdown ‎

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown for Disney World at none against Vacation Countdown ‎'s shown. Countdown for Disney World also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Vacation Countdown ‎'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Vacation Countdown ‎ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Countdown ‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney World has 8.8K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Countdown for Disney World's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vacation Countdown ‎'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney World | Vacation Countdown ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney World

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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 Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543)

Visually track your upcoming trips with a beautiful countdown timer. Get daily reminders and share your excitement with friends and family. This app also offers a home screen widget for at-a-glance updates.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily trip reminders, Easy sharing with friends, Offline functionality, Beautiful background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vacation Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Vacation Supporter/Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney World free?

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

### Is Vacation Countdown ‎ free?

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

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

Vacation Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Countdown for Disney World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Vacation Countdown ‎ averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Vacation Countdown ‎ shows ads; Countdown for Disney World does not.

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

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, and Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. Most recently, Countdown for Disney World was updated on October 28, 2026 and Vacation Countdown ‎ on October 27, 2026.

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