# Workday Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 80% against Workday Countdown's 33%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). Workday Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Workday Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K 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 80% of Countdown's.

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workday Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday-countdown/id327525084/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tokentoken](https://appshunter.io/developer/315009326) | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workday Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workday Countdown or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Workday Countdown averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Workday Countdown or Countdown have ads?

Both Workday Countdown and Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workday Countdown or Countdown?

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Workday Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Countdown on October 13, 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.*