# iHalloween Countdown vs Halloween Countdown ‎

The clearest difference is ads: iHalloween Countdown at none against Halloween Countdown ‎'s shown. iHalloween Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Halloween Countdown ‎'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (74 vs 10). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHalloween Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Halloween Countdown ‎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iHalloween Countdown against 4.9 for Halloween Countdown ‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halloween Countdown ‎ has 74 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 11 months, Halloween Countdown ‎ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHalloween Countdown | Halloween Countdown ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihalloween-countdown/id334477838/reviews) | **[4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-countdown/id6745237425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JS Digital Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012108950) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### iHalloween Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihalloween-countdown/id334477838)

This app provides a real-time countdown to Halloween with spooky themes and immersive visuals. Enhance your experience with an annual subscription for custom backgrounds, music, and more.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown, Spooky themes, AirPlay integration, Customizable backgrounds, Halloween music soundtracks, Background slideshow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Features and Backgrounds | $0.99 | per year |


### Halloween Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-countdown/id6745237425)

This app provides a countdown to Halloween with spooky music and wallpapers. It features daily reminders, home screen widgets, and offline functionality. Share your countdown with friends and set eerie backgrounds to enhance the Halloween spirit.

**Highlights:** Halloween countdown timer, Spooky music and wallpapers, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Daily countdown reminders, Offline functionality, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHalloween Countdown free?

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

### Is Halloween Countdown ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHalloween Countdown or Halloween Countdown ‎?

Halloween Countdown ‎ is rated higher. iHalloween Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Halloween Countdown ‎ averages 4.9 from 74 ratings.

### Do iHalloween Countdown or Halloween Countdown ‎ have ads?

Halloween Countdown ‎ shows ads; iHalloween Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHalloween Countdown or Halloween Countdown ‎?

iHalloween Countdown ships an update every 11 months, and Halloween Countdown ‎ every 4 weeks. Most recently, iHalloween Countdown was updated on September 10, 2026 and Halloween Countdown ‎ on September 23, 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.*