# Countdown  ™ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown at none against Countdown  ™'s 4. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Countdown  ™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Countdown every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Mallory Haas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523729875) |

## 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-a-simple-countdown/id6468613814)

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 6 months. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown on October 11, 2026.

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