# MD Clock vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is price: MD Clock at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. MD Clock also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Bears Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 47%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MD Clock is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. MD Clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of MD Clock's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Clock | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 384 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-clock-flip-clock/id1536358464)

A beautifully designed digital clock app offering a variety of themes and customization options. It supports dynamic widgets, StandBy mode, and multiple timers and alarms, enhancing your workspace and daily routines.

**Highlights:** 24 exquisite themes, Liquid Glass design adaptation, Customizable widgets, StandBy mode support, Multiple timers and alarms, Refined animation and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Clock Premium (1 MONTH) | $0.99 | per month |
| MD Clock Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MD Clock Premium (1 YEAR) | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Black white & grey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| AllTools | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Clocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| MD Clock Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Useful widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Majority of features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 📦 Limited free clock options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Clock time inaccuracies
- Subscription issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free clock designs
- Allow customization of widget backgrounds
- Implement multi-timezone support
- Integrate with Apple Music for alarm tones


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Clock free?

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

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MD Clock or Bears Countdown?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. MD Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do MD Clock or Bears Countdown have ads?

Neither MD Clock nor Bears Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MD Clock or Bears Countdown?

MD Clock ships an update every 11 days, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, MD Clock was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bears Countdown on October 2, 2026.

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