# Countdown  ‎ vs Memories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memories at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Memories also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Memories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memories holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Memories's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Memories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [俊川 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693881) |

## 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


### Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843)

Track and count down to important dates and special moments. Review past events and share them with others. Offers customization options and reminders to ensure you never miss a significant day.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Record special moments, Event day classification, Event day reminders, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Repeatable event days, Password protection, Desktop widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Memories Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Memories free?

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

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

Memories is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Memories averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Memories have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Memories show ads.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Memories every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Memories on June 24, 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.*