# Countdown vs Modal Soul

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modal Soul at none against Countdown's 18. Modal Soul also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Modal Soul asks for nothing beyond the download.

Modal Soul holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 9 days, Modal Soul every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Modal Soul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modal-soul/id6737719467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [Jonathan Koff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726297603) |

## 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


### Modal Soul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modal-soul/id6737719467)

This app helps you understand how you spend your day by making your intentions explicit. It provides a visual retrospective of your day's activities without any nagging notifications or scheduling features.

**Highlights:** Set explicit daily intentions, View intentions on lock screen, Retrospective daily visualization, No notifications or reminders, No scheduling features, Focus on one intention at a time

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Modal Soul free?

Modal Soul is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Modal Soul?

Modal Soul is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Modal Soul averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Modal Soul have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Modal Soul shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Modal Soul?

Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and Modal Soul every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 28, 2026 and Modal Soul on September 7, 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.*