Comparison

Countdown Buddy vs AI Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Buddy

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

Highlights
  • Personalized countdown widgets
  • Count-up widgets
  • Home screen and lock screen support
  • Customizable designs
  • Background color options
  • Photo integration
  • Font selection
Features
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EVERYTHING YOU ARE WAITING FOR - IN A WIDGET Design your own personalized countdown or count-up widgets for your home screen & lock screen. Countdown Widget is a super fun way to track the days until a momentous occasion such as: - Your birthday, or another special someone’s birthday - A long-awaited vacation - Back to school - Upcoming elections - A returning season of your favorite TV series - A favorite yearly tech event - A new video game is up for preorder Or any other future event! Countdown Widget makes waiting for something exciting even more thrilling by giving you a cool and colorful visual reminder on your home screen. Use it to count down to a big event, to mark the end of something less fun, or to keep track of work deadlines (weekend exclusion is now possible!) - it's a super fun way to stay on top of things! COUNT UP Create a count-up widget to mark a significant moment in time and track the duration since it occurred. CREATE A PERSONALIZED COUNTDOWN WIDGET Create a Widget with your custom design in a matter of seconds. You can choose from 11 Countdown styles (we are already working on more) and make them your own by adding your personal touch: - Change background colors. - Use photos from your phone Photo Library or from our preset gallery. - Choose from a curated list of fonts that go well with each specific style. - Each Widget you make will automatically be available in small or medium sizes. - Change the design anytime later. WE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK As a small team, we are excited to have our first app on the App Store. We value your feedback and would love to hear from you if you have any questions, suggestions, or anything else you think we should know. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at - hi@taptics.co. Note: The Free version of the app includes one countdown widget with the basic design.

About

AI Maps

Discover personalized recommendations for outings and experiences based on your preferences. This AI-powered concierge crafts tailored suggestions for dates, family gatherings, or culinary adventures, eliminating endless scrolling through generic listings.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI venue recommendations
  • Detailed location and ambiance descriptions
  • Save recommendations for later
  • Curated smart categories (Date Night, Family, Food)
  • Custom search for unique outings
  • Track history and explore new possibilities
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Meet Outly AI Maps, your personal concierge for discovering the perfect spots and experiences in any city. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a family gathering, or seeking culinary adventures, TimeOutAI crafts personalized recommendations tailored to your unique preferences. HOW IT WORKS: 1) Start by answering lifestyle questions to set up your profile and persona 2) Simply tell Outly what kind of experience you're looking for - from rooftop bars to intimate dining spots. Choose from curated categories like Date Night, Family Gathering, Nature Day, or Food Experience, or define your own custom search. 3) Our AI then asks you a few quick questions about your preferred atmosphere and style. 4) You will get 3 personalized recommendations to discover right away or save for later KEY FEATURES: Personalized AI Recommendations: • Get three personalized venues matched to your preferences • Each recommendation includes detailed location information and ambiance description • Regenerate options if you want to explore more possibilities • Save your recommendations for later Smart Categories: • Date Night: Perfect for romantic evenings • Family Gathering: Quality time with loved ones • Nature Day: Outdoor activities and inspiration • Food Experience: Curated culinary adventures • Custom Search: Define your own perfect outing Outly eliminates the endless scrolling through generic listings and reviews. Instead, it understands your personal style and delivers spot-on recommendations that match your mood and preferences. Whether you're a local looking for new haunts or a traveler exploring a new city, Outly helps you discover places that feel just right for you. Save your favorite spots, track your history, and explore new recommendations anytime. A paid subscription is required to access the app and all of the features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.outly-maps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Countdown Buddy4 screens
AI Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Buddy at none against AI Maps's shown. Countdown Buddy also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 7). AI Maps's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AI Maps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Countdown Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of AI Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, AI Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Buddy versus AI Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown BuddyAI Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaptics Ltd.FILIPPO PIETRANTONIO

Customer experience

Countdown Buddy

All ratings25,173 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews993 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral10.0%
Negative22.3%

AI Maps

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
  • Countdown timers not updating correctly
  • Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
  • Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
  • Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
  • Improve widget handling and update reliability

AI Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown Buddy

One-time1
  • Countdown +$3.59
8 purchases

AI Maps

Subscriptions8
  • Full Access$3.997 Days
  • Full Access$8.991 Month
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown Buddy free?
Countdown Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Maps free?
AI Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Buddy or AI Maps?
AI Maps is rated higher. Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while AI Maps averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Countdown Buddy or AI Maps have ads?
AI Maps shows ads; Countdown Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Buddy or AI Maps?
Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and AI Maps weekly. Most recently, Countdown Buddy was updated on October 17, 2026 and AI Maps on October 7, 2026.

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