# Countdown  ‎ vs Relationship Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Relationship Counter at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Relationship Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 34%). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 180) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Relationship Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Relationship Counter 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 180, 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 Relationship Counter's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Relationship Counter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Relationship Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationship-counter/id1663339227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Relationship Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationship-counter/id1663339227)

Track your relationship duration and important milestones like anniversaries. Enter your start date and receive notifications for special occasions, ensuring you never forget them.

**Highlights:** Track relationship duration, Log important milestones, Anniversary reminders, Display years, months, days, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Relationship Counter free?

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

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

Relationship Counter is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Relationship Counter averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Relationship Counter have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Relationship Counter does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Relationship Counter every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Relationship Counter on September 18, 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.*