# Countdown  ‎ vs Wedding Countdown ·

The clearest difference is rating: Wedding Countdown · at 4.5 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Wedding Countdown · also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 13%) and ratings volume (11K vs 292). On price, update cadence, 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 Wedding Countdown · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wedding Countdown · holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Wedding Countdown ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Wedding Countdown · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 292 |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) |

## 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, Apple Wallet, 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


### Wedding Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513)

Track the remaining time until your wedding day with a highly customizable countdown. Features include personalized backgrounds, decorations, and shareable live websites. Get timely reminders and widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Super personalizable countdowns, Creative decorations and wallpapers, Use own photos as wallpaper, Shareable live website, Notification center widget, Home and Lock screen widgets, Milestone reminders

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedding Countdown Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Wedding Countdown Yearly PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Our Wedding Countdown Pro Account | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for countdowns
- 👍 Convenient time tracking
- 👍 Nice to share countdowns
- 👍 Ability to add custom photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App is not free
- 💸 Hidden costs after download
- 💸 Subscription required to use
- 💸 Expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Days are incorrect
- Charged after removal from phone
- Unauthorized debits

**Requested features**

- Show cost in App Store before download
- More customization options
- Clearer indication of paid features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Wedding Countdown · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Wedding Countdown ·?

Wedding Countdown · is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Wedding Countdown · averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Wedding Countdown · have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Wedding Countdown · does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Wedding Countdown ·?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Wedding Countdown · every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wedding Countdown · on September 16, 2026.

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