# Countdown  ‎ vs Horizon Retirement Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Horizon Retirement Countdown at 5.0 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Horizon Retirement Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 4). 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 Horizon Retirement Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Horizon Retirement Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Horizon Retirement Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Horizon Retirement Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-retirement-countdown/id6745153644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Digitech Applications Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741209090) |

## 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


### Horizon Retirement Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-retirement-countdown/id6745153644)

Plan and visualize your retirement journey. Track the days until your retirement, set personal goals, and utilize tools to help you save and prepare for this exciting new chapter.

**Highlights:** Customizable retirement countdown, Savings calculator, Time capsule messages, Generated retirement tasks, Retirement goal setting, Save calculations to goals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Horizon Retirement Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Horizon Retirement Countdown?

Horizon Retirement Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Horizon Retirement Countdown averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Horizon Retirement Countdown have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Horizon Retirement Countdown does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Horizon Retirement Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Horizon Retirement Countdown on November 5, 2026.

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