Countdown vs Iconic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
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Countdown is a reminder and time management application that will remind you to cherish time at all times. Supports custom widget backgrounds, so you can see how long it is before your important date on the phone screen, reminding you that important things are about to happen. You can also use Widget to beautify the homepage of your mobile phone, add personalized customization, and highlight the difference. It can help you make project plans, set meeting reminders, arrange your schedule and stay focused. It can also be used to record memo events and help you manage your time better. [E.g] #Girlfriend birthday reminder #Wedding anniversary reminder #Important exam reminder #Remind after get off work #Travel day reminder #US election reminder #Birth time #Death timer [feature] # Fully support the latest iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 system widgets; #Always remind you to cherish time and watch time changes; # Customizable widget background, custom widget color and custom widget definition; # Support daily, weekly and monthly recalculation; #Support classification management function to better help you manage all event reminders; #You can set the background for each event, a small and beautiful time reminder application; # Provide a variety of cool animations to make you have a different mood; # Simple operation interface makes the operation more concise;
Iconic
Customize your phone's home screen with a vast library of icon themes and designs. Change any app icon, upload your own images, or create unique themes with an intuitive editor. Personalize your device's look effortlessly.
- Extensive icon theme library
- Change any app icon
- Upload custom symbols
- Create custom themes
- Intuitive interface
- Apply themes to all apps
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Welcome to Iconic - The Ultimate App Icon Customization Tool for Your Home Screen Endless Icon Customization Options: With Iconic, you gain access to an extensive library of hundreds of beautifully crafted icon themes, designs, and styles. Looking for more customization options outside of system features? Change any app on your device's home screen for something fresh while fitting in perfectly on your iPhone or iPad. From vibrant gradients to elegant minimalist icons, Iconic has something for everyone. Express your personality, match your phone's theme, or simply choose icons that resonate with your mood - the possibilities are limitless! Change ANY App Icon: Iconic remembers all your favorite apps and can apply them to any theme in just a few taps. Mix and match by applying any theme to a wide selection of symbols. If Iconic does not currently have the perfect symbol for your favorite app, upload custom symbols from your camera roll to ensure all your apps receive a fresh look. Alternatively, use the provided request form, and those icons may be included in a future update! Create Your Own Theme: Use Iconic's extensive theme editor to easily make custom themes with unique icon colors, backgrounds, foregrounds, images, icon sizes and more! You can even upload an image from your camera roll to serve as the background for your favorite app icons! These themes can easily be applied to all your apps without a hassle. Alternatively, explore the large gallery of hundreds of premade themes. Simple, Easy, and Intuitive Interface: Iconic boasts a user-friendly and intuitive interface, making the process of icon customization a breeze. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to customization, you'll find the app effortlessly familiar to navigate. With just a few taps, you can instantly and easily apply your preferred icon style to any app on your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Some features require Iconic Premium, a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://appsmithapp.github.io/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy: https://appsmithapp.github.io/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at weekly against Iconic's monthly. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Iconic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Countdown ships an update weekly, Iconic monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Countdown | Iconic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 轩 张 | Jack Minehan |
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Subscription one month$9.991 Month
- Subscription one Year$29.991 Year
Iconic
- Premium (Weekly) (Founder)$1.997 Days
- Premium Monthly (Special Offer)$2.991 Month
- Premium Monthly (Spring Sale)$2.991 Month
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- Premium (Monthly) (Founder)$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly (Special Offer)$9.991 Year
- Premium Yearly (Spring Sale)$14.991 Year
- Premium (Yearly) (Founder)$19.991 Year
- Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
- Premium Lifetime (Spring Sale)$24.99









