# Countdown for Disney World vs Universal Studios Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown for Disney World at 77% against Universal Studios Countdown's 50%. Countdown for Disney World also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Universal Studios Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Universal Studios Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown for Disney World holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney World has 8.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Countdown for Disney World's written reviews are positive against 50% of Universal Studios Countdown's.

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, Universal Studios Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney World | Universal Studios Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-countdown/id6761145371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Austin Garlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829816182) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney World

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### Universal Studios Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-countdown/id6761145371)

Track the exciting anticipation for your Universal Studios trip with a live, second-by-second countdown. Features include home screen widgets, smart notifications for trip milestones, and customizable backgrounds. Plan and share your upcoming adventure with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Live second-by-second countdown, Home screen widget, Smart milestone notifications, Customizable wallpapers, Trip naming and date setting, Shareable countdown cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | 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 Universal Studios Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown for Disney World is rated higher. Countdown for Disney World averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Universal Studios Countdown averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Countdown for Disney World or Universal Studios Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown for Disney World nor Universal Studios Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown for Disney World ships an update monthly, and Universal Studios Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown for Disney World was updated on October 16, 2026 and Universal Studios Countdown on October 14, 2026.

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