# Countdown  ‎ vs 2025 Wrapped

The clearest difference is rating: 2025 Wrapped at 4.4 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. 2025 Wrapped also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases 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 2025 Wrapped sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2025 Wrapped holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 33% of 2025 Wrapped'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, 2025 Wrapped every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | 2025 Wrapped |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2025-wrapped-year-recap/id6756099706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 76 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Collins Chukwuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762540860) |

## 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


### 2025 Wrapped

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2025-wrapped-year-recap/id6756099706)

Discover surprising insights about your year through your photos. This app analyzes your camera roll to reveal your most photographed friend, moments you missed, and secret crushes. Relive your best memories with personalized recaps.

**Highlights:** Most photographed friend analysis, Identify friends who fell off, Secret crush detection, Best moments compilation, On-device photo analysis, Limited-time year recap

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wrapped Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Wrapped Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Wrapped Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is 2025 Wrapped free?

2025 Wrapped is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or 2025 Wrapped?

2025 Wrapped is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while 2025 Wrapped averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or 2025 Wrapped have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; 2025 Wrapped does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or 2025 Wrapped?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and 2025 Wrapped every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 25, 2026 and 2025 Wrapped on October 24, 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.*