# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 26) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown 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 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-days-since/id1543790666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Discoveruapps v.o.f.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089131650) |

## 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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-days-since/id1543790666)

Track important dates and count down to special events or count the days since a significant moment. Receive timely notifications and visualize your progress with beautiful counters. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with iCloud syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Home screen widgets, Light and dark mode support, Count in days, weeks, months, hours, minutes, iCloud device syncing, Customizable event sorting, Event notifications, Shareable live counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown+ | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown on July 7, 2026.

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