# Countdown  ‎ vs Cloxee

The clearest difference is ads: Cloxee at none against Countdown  ‎'s shown. Cloxee also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Cloxee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Countdown  ‎ against 3.9 for Cloxee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Cloxee's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Cloxee monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Cloxee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloxee-countdown-widget/id1233654728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Creact SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/340840110) |

## 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


### Cloxee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloxee-countdown-widget/id1233654728)

Create personalized countdown timers for any event. Customize your timers with photos, styles, and fonts. Set reminders and display countdowns as lock screen widgets for easy viewing.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown timers, Customizable styles, fonts, and filters, Add personal photos or gallery images, Lock screen widget display, Event reminders, Countdown to specific time (days, hours, minutes, seconds)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloxee Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Cloxee free?

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

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

Cloxee is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Cloxee averages 3.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Cloxee have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Cloxee does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Cloxee monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cloxee on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*