# Countdown  ‎ vs Baby Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Baby Countdown at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Baby Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Baby Countdown sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Baby Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Baby Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Baby Countdown every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Baby Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-countdown/id1136033430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [ABY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360019657) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Baby Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-countdown/id1136033430)

Track your pregnancy journey with a beautiful countdown to your baby's arrival. Get daily quotes, monitor progress, and customize your experience with various themes and styles. Share updates with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Countdown to due date, Pregnancy progress tracking, Fetus development details, Daily pregnancy quotes, Customizable themes and styles, Shareable progress and quotes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Theme Moon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cradle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Baby feet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Stork | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Blue Shoes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pink Booties | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Newborn 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| function to add your own picture | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Brilliant app
- 👍 Does its job
- 👍 My baby count down

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Can't customize with your own photos
- 🚫 Can't see countdown without ugly ad bar
- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🚫 Causes viruses
- 🚫 Not much info

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown number changes halfway through the day
- Unable to save due date

**Requested features**

- Allow customization with user photos
- Remove ads or make them less intrusive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Baby Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Baby Countdown?

Baby Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Baby Countdown averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Baby Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Baby Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Baby Countdown?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Baby Countdown every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Baby Countdown on October 15, 2026.

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