# Countdown  ‎ vs Luna

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown  ‎ at 61% against Luna's 6%. Countdown  ‎ also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1.4K). Luna's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Luna sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Luna holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Luna's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Luna every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Luna |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-your-moon-calendar/id6473794045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 5.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Iurii Filin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652023895) |

## 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


### Luna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-your-moon-calendar/id6473794045)

Discover self-harmony and spiritual growth with this app that tracks moon phases, offers personalized birth charts, and provides guided meditations. It helps users understand their emotions and connect with the universe through ancient wisdom and modern insights.

**Highlights:** Moon Calendar & Astrological Insights, Personalized Birth Charts, Guided Meditations & Breathwork, Mood Journaling, Spiritual Wisdom & Learning, Compatibility Feature

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Helpful for understanding moon phases and compatibility
- 🔍 Provides personal astrology insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Crucial features locked behind paywall
- ⚠️ Inaccurate birth chart and compatibility data
- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Questionable AI-generated content

**Reported bugs**

- Birth city not found in database
- Compatibility feature not working as expected
- Meditations and videos not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Free trial option to test the app
- Ability to enter precise birth location
- Improved accuracy of astrological calculations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Luna free?

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

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

Luna is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Luna averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Luna have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Luna does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Luna every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Luna on November 4, 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.*