# CountDown 365 vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 82% against CountDown 365's 0%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). CountDown 365's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountDown 365 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.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CountDown 365's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

CountDown 365 ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown 365 | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323)

Track upcoming events with a clean, minimalist interface and a convenient home screen widget. Set up countdowns for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other significant date in your life. Supports recurring events and iOS 14 widgets.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Home screen widget, Track days left for events, Supports recurring events, iOS 14 widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $1.99 | 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 CountDown 365 free?

CountDown 365 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, CountDown 365 or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. CountDown 365 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do CountDown 365 or Countdown have ads?

CountDown 365 shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountDown 365 or Countdown?

CountDown 365 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, CountDown 365 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown on October 20, 2026.

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