# Countdown  ‎ vs SOL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown  ‎ at 61% against SOL's 0%. Countdown  ‎ also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). SOL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. SOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown  ‎ holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 0% of SOL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | SOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-spa/id6444573971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Planet Beach Franchising Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017284758) |

## 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


### SOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-spa/id6444573971)

Book appointments at SOL SPA locations with this app. It offers 24-hour access to attendant-free services like hot detox yoga, massage, and spray tanning for a convenient beauty and rejuvenation experience.

**Highlights:** Book appointments, Hot detox yoga, Massage services, Spray tanning, 24-hour access, Attendant-free services

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is SOL free?

SOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown  ‎ is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SOL averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

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