# Countdown  ‎ vs Random Picker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Picker at 77% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Random Picker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.5K). On price 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. Random Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random Picker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Random Picker's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Random Picker every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Random Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-picker/id1435548123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Minseo Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314173898) |

## 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


### Random Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-picker/id1435548123)

This app helps users make decisions with various random generation tools. It includes modes for generating numbers, flipping coins, rolling dice, spinning arrows, picking items from custom lists, and simulating lottery draws. It offers a simple and intuitive interface for quick decision-making.

**Highlights:** Random number generator, Coin flip with gesture, Dice roller with shake gesture, Spin the arrow, Custom list item picker, Lottery simulator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app with variety of tools
- 🚀 No glitches, no ads, and easy to use
- 💡 Allows creating custom math problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to open the app
- 🐛 Wheel feature not working

**Reported bugs**

- Wheel feature not working
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save lists for reuse
- Incorporate negative numbers in random number generator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Random Picker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Random Picker?

Random Picker is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Random Picker averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Random Picker have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Random Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Random Picker?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Random Picker every 6 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Random Picker on October 10, 2026.

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