Countdown vs Simply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
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Countdown - Widget Reminder App is a super easy to use countdown timer and reminder for the important events & dates in your life. Features: - Notification can be set to remember a event - Gorgeous, colorful widgets - An unlimited number of timers ----- Countdown Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/countdown/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/countdown/privacy.html
Simply
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Simply a free app. No ads, no in-app purchases, no paid features! Keep track of important events in your life with an easy and simple interface. - Add unlimited events - Customize the look and time of your events - Add Home Screen widgets to easily view your events - Dark mode automatically turns on based on your system settings - Many color themes to choose from
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply at none against Countdown's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown ships an update every 7 months, Simply every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Simply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months โ better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆๅจฃ ๅด | Max Gooding |
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Unlock Countdown Pro$0.991 Month
- Unlock Countdown Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Year
Simply
No in-app purchases
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