# Countdown  ‎ vs CountDuck

The clearest difference is rating: CountDuck at 4.7 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. CountDuck also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 11). On price, 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 CountDuck sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountDuck 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 11, 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 100% of CountDuck's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, CountDuck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | CountDuck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Subtle Radiance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509696679) |

## 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


### CountDuck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223)

Never miss an important date again with this intuitive countdown app. It offers visually appealing designs, customizable reminders, and home screen widgets to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and progress. Premium features include lunar calendar integration and recurring notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown for birthdays and anniversaries, System notifications and in-app reminders, Home screen widgets, Customizable color schemes and icons, Lunar calendar and zodiac signs, Recurring reminders, Shareable countdown templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountDuck Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $3.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is CountDuck free?

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

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

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

### Do Countdown  ‎ or CountDuck have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; CountDuck does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and CountDuck weekly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 16, 2026 and CountDuck on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*