# Countdown  ™ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Countdown  ™'s 42%. Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (180 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ™ has 180 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Countdown  ™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Countdown every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fwd/id6443634067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Mason Ifejika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647948228) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151)

Create custom countdown widgets for your home screen to track important events. Personalize with photos, themes, and preset designs. Receive smart reminders so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Preset event designs, Personalize with photos and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy event sharing, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $3.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fwd/id6443634067)

Create personalized countdowns for all your important events, from birthdays to vacations. Share your special occasions with friends and family using beautiful templates and receive notification reminders as events approach.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown cards, Notification reminders, Shareable event templates, Live countdowns, Event location mapping, Activity and accommodation finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $9.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ™ free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ™ or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ™ or Countdown have ads?

Countdown  ™ shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ™ or Countdown?

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown every 8 months. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on September 1, 2026 and Countdown on July 6, 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.*