# Star.97.7 vs Retirement Countdown ·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star.97.7 at none against Retirement Countdown ·'s 4. Star.97.7 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Retirement Countdown ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retirement Countdown · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Star.97.7 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star.97.7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retirement Countdown · has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star.97.7 ships an update every 9 months, Retirement Countdown · every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star.97.7 | Retirement Countdown · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star977/id1562886885/reviews)** | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stony Creek Broadcasting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562886887) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Star.97.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star977/id1562886885)

Listen to classic hits from coastal Maine's local radio station. Enjoy local announcers, news, weather, and community event updates. Features artists like Elton John, The Eagles, and Queen.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Local news updates, Community event listings, Classic hits music library, Local weather forecasts, Local announcer content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retirement Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown/id1645215938)

Track your retirement date with a visually appealing countdown. Features include daily reminders, home screen widgets, and the ability to share your progress with loved ones. Enjoy beautiful background images and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Retirement countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily notification reminders, Share countdown with friends, Offline functionality, Customizable background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retirement Supporter/Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Retirement Supporter/Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retirement Lifetime Supporter | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful widget
- 💎 Beautiful backgrounds
- 🎉 Exciting countdown
- 🙋‍♀️ Helpful daily updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Collects too much personal data
- 🛑 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Snapola error message

**Reported bugs**

- Snapola error message when setting retirement date

**Requested features**

- Ability to track multiple countdowns
- Percentage of career completion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star.97.7 free?

Star.97.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retirement Countdown · free?

Retirement Countdown · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star.97.7 or Retirement Countdown ·?

Star.97.7 is rated higher. Star.97.7 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Retirement Countdown · averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Star.97.7 or Retirement Countdown · have ads?

Both Star.97.7 and Retirement Countdown · show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star.97.7 or Retirement Countdown ·?

Star.97.7 ships an update every 9 months, and Retirement Countdown · every 10 days. Most recently, Star.97.7 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retirement Countdown · on November 6, 2026.

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