# Countdown  ‎ vs Cupla

The clearest difference is rating: Cupla at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Cupla also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 34%) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2.3K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 Cupla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cupla 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 2.3K, 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 73% of Cupla's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Cupla every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Cupla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Cupla Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557764035) |

## 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


### Cupla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033)

This app helps couples organize their lives and strengthen their relationship by syncing calendars, managing shared tasks, and planning future activities. It aims to reduce stress and increase quality time spent together.

**Highlights:** Shared calendar syncing, Shared to-do lists and tasks, Wishlist creation and sharing, Date night planning and reminders, AI-powered date ideas, Cross-platform compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Cupla Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Cupla Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedules
- 💡 Great shared calendar features
- 👍 Useful for couples and busy lives
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Inability to delete old synced events

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Calendar dates and events not displaying correctly
- Syncing issues between partner calendars
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, widgets, etc.)
- Ability to add more than 3 calendars (e.g. for kids)
- Improved calendar view and navigation
- Integration with other apps and calendars
- Chat or notes feature for events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Cupla free?

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

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

Cupla is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Cupla averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Cupla have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Cupla does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Cupla every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cupla on September 22, 2026.

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