# Countdown  ™ vs Vacation Countdown & Trip

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown  ™ at every 4 days against Vacation Countdown & Trip's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Vacation Countdown & Trip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Vacation Countdown & Trip every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Vacation Countdown & Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **180** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Muhammad Abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608173046) |

## 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 |


### Vacation Countdown & Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-and-trip/id6451034180)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widgets Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ™ free?

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

### Is Vacation Countdown & Trip free?

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

### Do Countdown  ™ or Vacation Countdown & Trip have ads?

Both Countdown  ™ and Vacation Countdown & Trip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ™ or Vacation Countdown & Trip?

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, and Vacation Countdown & Trip every 13 months. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on September 1, 2026 and Vacation Countdown & Trip on February 23, 2026.

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