# Countdown  ‎ vs Guru Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guru Countdown at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Guru Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 12). 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 Guru Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guru 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 12, 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 100% of Guru Countdown's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Guru Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Guru Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-countdown/id6749804486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% 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 | 80 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [TITANOCODE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798300843) |

## 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


### Guru Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-countdown/id6749804486)

Plan, personalize, and share anticipation for life's important moments. Create beautiful countdowns for events like birthdays and holidays, and invite friends to experience them together. Stay on track with timely reminders and shareable links.

**Highlights:** Create personalized countdowns, Shareable links for friends, Group countdowns for shared events, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Second-level precision timing, Event reminders, Count-up feature after event

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Guru Countdown free?

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

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

Guru Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Guru Countdown averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Guru Countdown have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Guru Countdown does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Guru Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Guru Countdown on October 7, 2026.

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