# Countdown  ‎ vs New Year's Countdown 2025

The clearest difference is rating: New Year's Countdown 2025 at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. New Year's Countdown 2025 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 34%). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 745). 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 New Year's Countdown 2025 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

New Year's Countdown 2025 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 745, 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 62% of New Year's Countdown 2025's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, New Year's Countdown 2025 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | New Year's Countdown 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-years-countdown-2025-2026/id1444805213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 745 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Simon Kirchner](https://appshunter.io/developer/695247939) |

## 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


### New Year's Countdown 2025

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-years-countdown-2025-2026/id1444805213)

This app provides a real-time countdown to the arrival of the new year 2026. Easily share your excitement with friends and loved ones through iMessage stickers and social sharing features. Perfect for staying updated on the remaining time until the celebration, no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown to 2026, Share countdown with friends, iMessage sticker sharing, Celebration companion

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a lucky charm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a firework | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a champagne | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Accurate countdown to midnight
- 🌍 Multi-timezone support with country selection
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⚡ Works reliably when needed
- 🎯 Does exactly what it promises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 👀 Poor text contrast and readability
- 💰 Cheap appearance and basic design
- 🐛 Timezone detection inconsistencies
- ⏰ Timing accuracy issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect time display for certain timezones
- Timezone detection fails for non-US locations
- Potential security/virus concerns reported
- Text contrast issues affecting visibility

**Requested features**

- Custom background images or GIFs
- Countdown audio/sound effects for speakers
- Improved visual design and aesthetics
- Better ad implementation or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is New Year's Countdown 2025 free?

New Year's Countdown 2025 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or New Year's Countdown 2025?

New Year's Countdown 2025 is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while New Year's Countdown 2025 averages 4.7 from 745 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or New Year's Countdown 2025 have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and New Year's Countdown 2025 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or New Year's Countdown 2025?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and New Year's Countdown 2025 every 8 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 3, 2026 and New Year's Countdown 2025 on October 1, 2026.

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