# CountDown 365 vs Locky

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locky at 55% against CountDown 365's 0%. Locky also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (497 vs 1). CountDown 365's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountDown 365 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Locky sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locky holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locky has 497 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 55% of Locky's.

CountDown 365 ships an update every 3 weeks, Locky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown 365 | Locky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323/reviews) | **[4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) | [RAMAN LAPATKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648910042) |

## 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 |


### Locky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with stunning depth effect wallpapers and customizable clock styles. Automatically update your background daily or hourly to keep your device looking fresh and unique. Easy to use for all iOS users.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers, Customizable clock styles, Personal message addition, Automatic wallpaper changes, Live wallpapers added weekly, Dynamic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountDown 365 free?

CountDown 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Locky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountDown 365 or Locky?

Locky is rated higher. CountDown 365 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Locky averages 4.5 from 497 ratings.

### Do CountDown 365 or Locky have ads?

Both CountDown 365 and Locky show ads.

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

CountDown 365 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Locky every 2 months. Most recently, CountDown 365 was updated on September 14, 2026 and Locky on September 21, 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.*