# Countdown vs Mood Bubble

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 82% against Mood Bubble's 56%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3K vs 677). Mood Bubble's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mood Bubble sells 5 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, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 677 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 56% of Mood Bubble's.

Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Mood Bubble every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Mood Bubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** | [4.5 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-bubble/id6449497942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 677 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [Neel Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472664296) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


### Mood Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-bubble/id6449497942)

Easily monitor your emotions, anxiety levels, and overall mental well-being throughout the day. Gain insights into your patterns, identify triggers, and connect with loved ones by sharing your mood updates.

**Highlights:** Track mood and anxiety levels, Share mood updates with friends, Insightful analytics on emotional patterns, Customizable reminders for check-ins, Secure and confidential data storage, Mood journal and mental health tracking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mood Bubble Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Mood Bubble Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Mood Bubble Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Mood Bubble Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mood Bubble Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic but good mood tracker
- 🎨 Clean and simple aesthetics
- 🔄 Helpful for tracking moods daily
- 💕 Good for mental health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost all user data
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Limited emotion options
- 🤖 Frequent ads
- 🔒 Restricted features without pro version

**Reported bugs**

- Mood bubble not updating correctly
- Crashes and data loss issues

**Requested features**

- Add more emotion options (8-10)
- Allow adding notes for mood changes
- Provide mood analysis and insights
- Expand friend/sharing options
- Add ability to customize emotions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Mood Bubble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Mood Bubble?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Mood Bubble averages 4.5 from 677 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Mood Bubble have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Mood Bubble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Mood Bubble?

Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and Mood Bubble every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mood Bubble on September 25, 2026.

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