Comparison

Simple Countdowns vs Countlys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Countdowns

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Simple Countdowns is the easiest way to know the time remaining until a certain date and time, with a colorful and simple interface. - Easy To Use : Simply open the app and tap the Add countdown button to get started. - Get Notified : When adding or editing a countdown, check the box to get a notification when a countdown is over, one hour before or one day before. - Widgets : See a specific countdown or a list of your next countdowns in your Home Screen and your Lock Screen. - iCloud Sync : Your countdowns are automatically synchronized between your devices via iCloud. - Available on iPhone and iPad : Simple Countdowns is available on every iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or newer. - Privacy : No ads. No data collection. Simple as that. No personal information is accessible by the app. There is no collect, no sale and no distribution of personal data. Also, there are no ads displayed in the app. Just a simple list of countdowns with no distractions.

About

Countlys

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Keep track of the moments that matter most with Countlys. Countlys is the most elegant and simple way to count down to your most anticipated events. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, vacation, or a professional deadline, Countlys keeps your excitement alive right on your home screen. Why Countlys? Unlimited Countdowns: Create as many countdowns as you want. From years to seconds, track everything in one place. Stunning Widgets: Add beautiful widgets to your Home and Lock Screen. Stay updated without even opening the app. Fully Customizable: Personalize each countdown with custom colors, icons, and themes to match your style. Smart Notifications: Get reminded as your big day approaches. You choose when you want to be notified. Repeat Events: Easily set up recurring countdowns for annual birthdays or monthly anniversaries. Moments You Can Track: Birthday and Anniversaries Holidays and Travel Wedding / Engagement Concerts and Festivals New Year’s Eve Exam Dates & Graduation Project Deadlines Make every second count. Download Countlys today and start looking forward to your next big event!

Screenshots

Simple Countdowns3 screens
Countlys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Countdowns at none against Countlys's shown. Simple Countdowns also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Countlys's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, Countlys daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Simple Countdowns versus Countlys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CountdownsCountlys
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabriel VerretKerem Gonlkrmaz

In-app purchases

None

Simple Countdowns

No in-app purchases

None

Countlys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Countdowns free?
Simple Countdowns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countlys free?
Countlys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Countdowns or Countlys have ads?
Countlys shows ads; Simple Countdowns does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Countdowns or Countlys?
Simple Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, and Countlys daily. Most recently, Simple Countdowns was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countlys on October 25, 2026.

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