# Countdown  ‎ vs Invitation Maker Card Creator

The clearest difference is rating: Invitation Maker Card Creator at 4.8 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Invitation Maker Card Creator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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 Invitation Maker Card Creator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invitation Maker Card Creator 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Invitation Maker Card Creator's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Invitation Maker Card Creator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Invitation Maker Card Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-card-creator/id1493496039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Rajneesh Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334096145) |

## 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


### Invitation Maker Card Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-card-creator/id1493496039)

Design custom invitations and posters with a variety of templates and editing tools. Personalize text, backgrounds, stickers, and filters to create unique designs for any occasion. Offers both free and premium subscription options.

**Highlights:** Create from scratch or use templates, Customize text (font, color, size, shadow), Multiple background categories and themes, Add stickers with 30+ categories, Apply filter effects and blur backgrounds, 50+ poster categories with templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Invitation Maker Card Creator free?

Invitation Maker Card Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Invitation Maker Card Creator?

Invitation Maker Card Creator is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Invitation Maker Card Creator averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Invitation Maker Card Creator have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Invitation Maker Card Creator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Invitation Maker Card Creator?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Invitation Maker Card Creator every 7 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Invitation Maker Card Creator on October 5, 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.*