# Countdown by timeanddate.com vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.7 against Countdown by timeanddate.com's 2.9. Countdown also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 56%). Countdown by timeanddate.com's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K 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 82% of Countdown's.

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and October 2, 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) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## 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-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## 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 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Neither Countdown by timeanddate.com nor Countdown shows ads.

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

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

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