# Workday Countdown vs Countdown & Count Up Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown & Count Up Timer at 4.7 against Workday Countdown's 2.1. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 33%). Workday Countdown's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Workday Countdown's written reviews are positive against 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's.

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, Countdown & Count Up Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workday Countdown | Countdown & Count Up Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday-countdown/id327525084/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tokentoken](https://appshunter.io/developer/315009326) | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) |

## What reviewers say

### Workday Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday-countdown/id327525084)

Track the number of workdays remaining until a significant future date. Users can input specific holidays to ensure accurate calculations. This tool helps visualize progress towards important goals.

**Highlights:** Countdown to specific dates, Set custom holidays, Workday calculation, URL scheme support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workday Countdown free?

Workday Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Workday Countdown or Countdown & Count Up Timer?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Workday Countdown averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Workday Countdown or Countdown & Count Up Timer have ads?

Both Workday Countdown and Countdown & Count Up Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workday Countdown or Countdown & Count Up Timer?

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, and Countdown & Count Up Timer weekly. Most recently, Workday Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Countdown & Count Up Timer on October 7, 2026.

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