Comparison

Countdown ‎ vs Sun Tan City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown ‎

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
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Count down to your next event — a vacation, your favorite band's concert, a movie premiere, a graduation, an anniversary, and more — in style! Features: LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS: Add countdown widgets to your lock screen! First, set up your countdown in the Countdown app. Then, pull down your lock screen, long-hold an empty area and tap "Customize." FLEXIBLE UNITS: Years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds, and even heartbeats! (e.g. "3 months 14 mins" or "56,713 heartbeats") DRAG the Countdown and DISPLAY it wherever you want. Use YOUR OWN PHOTOS as the background, including INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK PHOTOS! Or browse a large selection of FREE BACKGROUND PHOTOS. Flip through your background photos while counting down. Set your own MUSIC for each Countdown. Customizable FONTS, font colors, and background colors. Add YOUR OWN PHRASE — "the concert of the year," "little pumpkin's dance performance," "we board the plane." Create Countdowns straight from your CALENDAR EVENTS. MULTIPLE Countdowns — rearrange them however you like. REMINDERS for your events. SHARE a live Countdown or a screenshot via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or email. Count down to ANNIVERSARIES that repeat every year. (e.g. "25 days until my 10th anniversary!") COUNT UP from past events. (e.g. "21 days since…") SMART TOOLBAR stays hidden until you tap the screen — more room for your Countdowns. Works in PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE mode. === Countdown Premium === HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: Count the days to your event without ever opening the app. SLIDESHOW MODE: Automatically cycle your background photos with a choice of animation styles and speeds. NO ADS: No distractions or clutter — just you and your countdown. Make each second count! In addition to the free features above, Countdown Premium is available as a subscription. Premium subscribers get an ad-free experience, home screen widgets, and slideshow mode. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your payment method through your Apple ID account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in Account Settings. Terms: https://www.sunflowr.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sunflowr.com/privacy/

About

Sun Tan City

Streamline your salon experience by checking in before you arrive to secure your spot. Browse available services, manage your membership, and access exclusive specials. This app makes getting your glow easier than ever.

Highlights
  • Pre-arrival check-in
  • View wait times
  • Purchase memberships and specials
  • Manage account details
  • Review visit history
  • Digital scan card
  • Live chat support
Features
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Start looking and feeling better with the Sun Tan City app. Check-in to place yourself in line before you arrive for your favorite sunbed, spray, or wellness spa service! You can even take advantage of Specials, Update your Account, and become a Member. Looking and feeling better has never been easier, because with the app you can: - Check-in to before you arrive - View wait times at your favorite Sun Tan City location - Purchase memberships, packages, and amazing Specials like Free Tan Week - Double Dip or Upgrade to any bed, booth, or wellness service at any time - Use upgrade points, packages and memberships or save your credit and debit card info to pay - Update Account Details such as personal and billing information, membership details, and more - Review your Visit History and repeat your most recent visits with one click - Receive alerts any time we have a new deal - Activate or create a new account - Live Chat with our Client Service Agents - Manage your check-ins and cancel any time - Save your Sun Tan City scan card, so you can leave your keycard at home - Visit our FAQ section for any questions about any of our services, the app or memberships With over 200 locations across the United States, Sun Tan City is the best place to get Get Glowing. Download the new, faster Sun Tan City app today!

Screenshots

Countdown ‎4 screens
Sun Tan City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sun Tan City at 4.5 against Countdown ‎'s 3.8. Sun Tan City also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown ‎'s advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Sun Tan City asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sun Tan City holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Countdown ‎'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Sun Tan City's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Sun Tan City every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Countdown ‎ versus Sun Tan City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown ‎Sun Tan City
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11K ratings)4.5 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSevenlogics, Inc.STC MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

Customer experience

Countdown ‎

All ratings11,426 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews1,467 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative27.2%

Sun Tan City

All ratings12,133 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative73.1%

User reviews

Countdown ‎

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Countdown app with customization
  • 🎨 Ability to use own photos
  • ⏱️ Counts down in various units
  • 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Resets countdown settings
  • 📱 Widget not working as expected

Sun Tan City

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient check-in
  • 📱 User-friendly interface
  • 💳 Manage account details
  • 🎁 Exclusive deals/promos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes/freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🕰️ Inaccurate wait times
  • 🔑 Login/password issues
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel/freeze account

Bugs and requests

Countdown ‎

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Countdown not displaying correctly
  • Widget not loading properly
  • Purchased premium features not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to have multiple countdowns
  • Option to repeat countdown events
  • Countdown widget on home screen
  • Improved sharing capabilities

Sun Tan City

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • White screen on launch
  • Inconsistent login functionality
  • Inability to complete transactions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Display past visit history
  • Show location hours and details
  • Streamline check-in process
  • Improve account management

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Countdown ‎

Subscriptions2
  • Countdown Premium - 3 Months$4.993 Months
  • Countdown Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Backgrounds I$0.99
  • Holiday Backgrounds I$0.99
  • Premium$19.99
None

Sun Tan City

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown ‎ free?
Countdown ‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun Tan City free?
Sun Tan City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown ‎ or Sun Tan City?
Sun Tan City is rated higher. Countdown ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sun Tan City averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.
Do Countdown ‎ or Sun Tan City have ads?
Countdown ‎ shows ads; Sun Tan City does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown ‎ or Sun Tan City?
Countdown ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Sun Tan City every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown ‎ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sun Tan City on October 18, 2026.

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