# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) at 4.8 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 34%). On price, ratings volume, 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+ Calendar (Lite) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Apps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/566232887) |

## 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


### Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798)

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdown timers. Set reminders, sync with your device and social media calendars, and add personal touches like images and filters. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdown timers, Device and Facebook event syncing, Holiday calendars from various countries, Smart reminder alarms, Customizable timer display and units, Image assignment with Instagram filters, Event sharing and collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celebration Time! Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feel The Rhythm Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Let's Travel Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| National Holidays Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Holiday Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Great countdown app
- 🎨 Customizable with photos
- 📆 Integrates with calendar
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🚫 Lack of updates/support
- 💰 Paywall for features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to use/navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Events disappearing/not saving
- Crashes on launch
- Sync/login problems

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve sync/backup functionality
- Expand customization options
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) free?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) on September 28, 2026.

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