# Countdown by timeanddate.com vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown by timeanddate.com's 2.9. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (187K vs 125). Countdown by timeanddate.com's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 187K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Countdown by timeanddate.com's written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, Countdown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown by timeanddate.com | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054/reviews) | **[4.8 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **187K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown by timeanddate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054)

Create and share exciting countdowns to any event. This app offers fun themes, automatic adjustments for time zones and daylight saving, and notifications for upcoming events. Count up or down from any point in time and share your countdowns with friends.

**Highlights:** Fun themes, Automatic time zone and DST adjustments, Event notifications, Count up or down, Share countdowns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate countdown timer
- 💡 Useful for tracking important dates and events
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 📍 Limited location options
- 🔧 Difficulty editing or customizing events

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timer freezes or displays incorrect time
- Widget fails to load countdown information
- App crashes when deleting events
- Paid version doesn't unlock all advertised features

**Requested features**

- Add seconds option for countdown
- Implement widget support
- Allow custom text labels for events
- Expand location options or enable manual entry


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown by timeanddate.com free?

Countdown by timeanddate.com 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, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown by timeanddate.com averages 2.9 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 187K ratings.

### Do Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown by timeanddate.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown?

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown by timeanddate.com was updated on September 5, 2026 and Countdown on October 1, 2026.

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