# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdowns

The clearest difference is rating: Countdowns at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdowns also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 47). 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 Countdowns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdowns 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 47, 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 50% of Countdowns's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Countdowns every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdowns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-events-counter/id6444106019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **50.0% 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 | 80 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.7** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [MASTER PRO MONT DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687885692) |

## 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


### Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-events-counter/id6444106019)

Track the time until your important events, from dates and parties to product launches. This app helps you visualize the remaining time in hours, minutes, or days, for both past and future occurrences.

**Highlights:** Countdown to any event, Track time in hours, minutes, or days, Log past and future events, Cross-device timer synchronization, Customizable event tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month — Special Gift | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Countdowns free?

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

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

Countdowns is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdowns averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdowns have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Countdowns does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdowns every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Countdowns on August 26, 2026.

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