# Ever After vs Countdown  ‎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ever After at 88% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Ever After also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.2K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ever After sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ever After holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ever After's written reviews are positive against 34% of Countdown  ‎'s.

Ever After ships an update every 5 months, Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ever After | Countdown  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-after-wedding-countdown/id337457505/reviews)** | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technomagination, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457508) | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) |

## What reviewers say

### Ever After

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-after-wedding-countdown/id337457505)

Track the exact time remaining until your wedding day, down to the second. After the ceremony, it seamlessly switches to counting up the duration of your marriage. You can also monitor anniversaries for other couples and receive reminders.

**Highlights:** Countdown to wedding day (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Count up marriage duration, Add bride and groom names, Display custom photo, Track other couples' anniversaries, Daily countdown notifications, Share countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Number of Anniversaries | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💖 Helps track wedding countdown
- 🎨 Customizable with photos and colors
- ⏱️ Counts up after wedding
- 📅 Useful for anniversary tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not inclusive of same-sex couples
- 🕰️ Displays time in days instead of months
- 🔄 Resets data after updates
- 📱 Lacks widget and sharing options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timer not always accurate
- App crashes after certain updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to display countdown in months and days
- Allow customization of bride/groom labels
- Integrate with social media for sharing
- Improve data persistence across updates


### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ever After free?

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

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ever After or Countdown  ‎?

Ever After is rated higher. Ever After averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Ever After or Countdown  ‎ have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Ever After does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ever After or Countdown  ‎?

Ever After ships an update every 5 months, and Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. Most recently, Ever After was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown  ‎ on September 25, 2026.

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