# Countdown  ‎ vs Graduation Countdown  ‎

The clearest difference is rating: Graduation Countdown  ‎ at 5.0 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Graduation Countdown  ‎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Graduation 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 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Graduation Countdown  ‎ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Graduation Countdown  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graduation-countdown/id6769545259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## 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


### Graduation Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graduation-countdown/id6769545259)

Celebrate your upcoming graduation with a dynamic countdown. Track days, hours, minutes, and seconds, customize your display with school names and inspiring backgrounds, and receive timely notifications. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Live second-by-second countdown, Personalized school name display, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Daily and milestone notifications, Customizable backgrounds and fonts, Shareable story cards, Optional graduation march music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graduation Countdown Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Graduation Countdown  ‎ free?

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

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

Graduation Countdown  ‎ is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Graduation Countdown  ‎ averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Graduation Countdown  ‎ have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Graduation Countdown  ‎ show ads.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Graduation Countdown  ‎ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Graduation Countdown  ‎ on October 12, 2026.

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