# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 34%). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 78). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown 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 78, 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 60% of Countdown's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [SHPAVDA, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779139180) |

## 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-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231)

Easily track important personal and global events with a user-friendly countdown timer. Set precise dates and times, receive timely alerts, and customize your countdowns with various themes and colors. Enjoy unlimited event tracking with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Detailed time and date settings, Display days, hours, minutes, seconds remaining, Event day of the week information, Timely event reminders, Color and theme customization, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free | $7.99 | per year |


## 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 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Countdown show ads.

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

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

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