# Countdown for Disney World vs Vacation Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown for Disney World at 8.8K against Vacation Countdown's 3. Countdown for Disney World also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown for Disney World against 4.7 for Vacation Countdown. 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 Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 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) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-vacaysoon/id6478069241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Brenton Currie](https://appshunter.io/developer/336740441) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney World

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

Track your upcoming Disney or Universal vacation with a visually customizable countdown timer. Includes helpful to-do lists, reminders, and Siri integration for easy access to your trip details.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Disney/Universal park support, Customizable wallpapers, Vacation to-do list, Siri shortcuts, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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-vacaysoon/id6478069241)

Track upcoming trips with real-time countdowns and customizable features. Organize packing lists, set reminders, and sync across devices. Make waiting for your next adventure exciting and manageable.

**Highlights:** Live countdowns (years to seconds), Home and Lock Screen widgets, Daily push notifications, iCloud sync across devices, Vacation packing lists, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## 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 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown for Disney World nor Vacation Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, and Vacation Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown for Disney World was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vacation Countdown on November 4, 2026.

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