# Countdown  ‎ vs CNDWN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CNDWN at 80% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. CNDWN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 9). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CNDWN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 9, 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 80% of CNDWN's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, CNDWN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | CNDWN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cndwn-countdown-timer-widget/id6455257754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Alexandra Schillhahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672847616) |

## 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


### CNDWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cndwn-countdown-timer-widget/id6455257754)

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable countdowns and countups. Features include iCloud sync, widgets, Live Activities, and import from your calendar. Share your progress with others.

**Highlights:** Countdowns and Countups, Progress Bars, iCloud Synchronization, Widgets (Home Screen, Lock Screen, Standby), Live Activities, Import from Calendar, Shareable Countdowns

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is CNDWN free?

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

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

CNDWN is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CNDWN averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or CNDWN have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; CNDWN does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and CNDWN every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and CNDWN on September 23, 2026.

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