# Countdown  ‎ vs FutureTrove

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FutureTrove at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. FutureTrove also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 FutureTrove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FutureTrove 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 2, 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 FutureTrove's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, FutureTrove monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | FutureTrove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuretrove/id6758594579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [BRANDON EVERETT ROGERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873859004) |

## 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


### FutureTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuretrove/id6758594579)

Capture your life's journey through short video or text updates for your future self. Lock away memories to revisit years later, offering a unique perspective without the pressure of daily journaling.

**Highlights:** Short video/text life updates, Lock entries until specific dates, Timeline view of memories, AI-powered annual recaps, Recording reminders, Secure cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Upload Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly Upload Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Single Video Upload | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is FutureTrove free?

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

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

FutureTrove is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while FutureTrove averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or FutureTrove have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; FutureTrove does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and FutureTrove monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 28, 2026 and FutureTrove on July 9, 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.*