# GLITTER DRAW FREE!! vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Buddy at 4.6 against GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s 3.1. Countdown Buddy also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 29 months). GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLITTER DRAW FREE!! | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-draw-free/id367601643/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Penguin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307462568) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-draw-free/id367601643)

Create sparkling drawings with a glitter pen. Add glitter effects to your photos or save your creations to your device. Share your glitter art via email or save it to your photo library.

**Highlights:** Draw with glitter pen, Sparkling and twinkling drawings, Add glitter to photos, Save drawings to Photos, Send drawings via email

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to add glitter/stars to drawings
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔍 Limited color options
- 💤 Lack of advanced drawing tools
- 🎨 Glitter/stars not as sparkly as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8 devices
- Drawings not saving properly
- Glitter/stars disappearing after saving

**Requested features**

- More color options
- Ability to save drawings
- Improved glitter/star effects
- Additional drawing tools and features


### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GLITTER DRAW FREE!! free?

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither GLITTER DRAW FREE!! nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Countdown Buddy?

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 3, 2026.

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