# Vacation Countdown ‎ vs Universal Studios Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Countdown ‎ at 4.8 against Universal Studios Countdown's 4.3. Vacation Countdown ‎ also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). Universal Studios Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vacation Countdown ‎ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Universal Studios Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Countdown ‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vacation Countdown ‎ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Vacation Countdown ‎ ships an update weekly, Universal Studios Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacation Countdown ‎ | Universal Studios Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-countdown/id6761145371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) | [Austin Garlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829816182) |

## What reviewers say

### Vacation Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543)

Visually track your upcoming trips with a beautiful countdown timer. Get daily reminders and share your excitement with friends and family. This app also offers a home screen widget for at-a-glance updates.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily trip reminders, Easy sharing with friends, Offline functionality, Beautiful background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vacation Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Vacation Supporter/Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Universal Studios Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-studios-countdown/id6761145371)

Track the exciting anticipation for your Universal Studios trip with a live, second-by-second countdown. Features include home screen widgets, smart notifications for trip milestones, and customizable backgrounds. Plan and share your upcoming adventure with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Live second-by-second countdown, Home screen widget, Smart milestone notifications, Customizable wallpapers, Trip naming and date setting, Shareable countdown cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vacation Countdown ‎ free?

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

### Is Universal Studios Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vacation Countdown ‎ or Universal Studios Countdown?

Vacation Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Vacation Countdown ‎ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Universal Studios Countdown averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Vacation Countdown ‎ or Universal Studios Countdown have ads?

Vacation Countdown ‎ shows ads; Universal Studios Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vacation Countdown ‎ or Universal Studios Countdown?

Vacation Countdown ‎ ships an update weekly, and Universal Studios Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, Vacation Countdown ‎ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal Studios Countdown on October 11, 2026.

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