# Countdown  ‎ vs PetFun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown  ‎ at 61% against PetFun's 10%. Countdown  ‎ also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (11K vs 54). PetFun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. PetFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown  ‎ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 10% of PetFun's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, PetFun monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | PetFun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews)** | [1.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [宝平 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/900858557) |

## 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


### PetFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699)

Control your intelligent pet feeder remotely to ensure your pet is fed on schedule. Monitor your pet's activity, communicate with them, and capture memorable moments through video recording and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Feeding statistics, Regular feeding schedules, Automatic feeding, Remote one-key feeding, Remote pet monitoring, Remote communication with pet, Video recording for pets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as it should (when functional)
- 📸 Nice camera quality
- 🏠 Good for remote pet monitoring
- 📅 Reliable scheduled feeding (when working)
- 🔊 Clear audio transmission (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unreliable connectivity issues
- 📉 Outdated app interface
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Difficult setup process
- 💸 Expensive for unreliable product

**Reported bugs**

- Pre-programmed feeds not appearing
- App states 'abnormal' feeder status
- Machine doesn't work after app update
- Notifications not received on other devices
- Cannot change WiFi after moving

**Requested features**

- Update app interface
- Full screen support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Support for multiple users
- Notification for other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is PetFun free?

PetFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown  ‎ is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while PetFun averages 1.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or PetFun have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; PetFun does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and PetFun monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on November 3, 2026 and PetFun on October 29, 2026.

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