# WDW Vacation Countdown vs Countdown for Disney

The clearest difference is price: Countdown for Disney at Free against WDW Vacation Countdown's $0.99. Countdown for Disney also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (40% vs 10%). WDW Vacation Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown for Disney is free to download; WDW Vacation Countdown costs $0.99 up front. Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WDW Vacation Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown for Disney holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney has 254 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of WDW Vacation Countdown's written reviews are positive against 40% of Countdown for Disney's.

WDW Vacation Countdown ships an update every 22 months, Countdown for Disney fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDW Vacation Countdown | Countdown for Disney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdw-vacation-countdown/id431850995/reviews) | **[3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **39.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Mills](https://appshunter.io/developer/342112077) | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) |

## What reviewers say

### WDW Vacation Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdw-vacation-countdown/id431850995)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Count down the moments until your magical theme park vacation. Customize your countdown with over 50 high-quality background images from popular parks and special events. Enjoy an ad-free experience with offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Live countdown in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, Over 50 changeable high-quality background photos, Photos from theme parks, landmarks, and rides, Holiday and special event themed backgrounds, Offline functionality, 100% advert-free

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected for some
- 🖼️ Nice background options
- ⏱️ Shows days, hours, and minutes left

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Waste of money
- 👎 Basic functionality
- 🤷🏻‍♂️ Not worth the price
- 🚫 Does not work
- 🥶 Frozen app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when entering date
- Cannot set date
- App freezes
- Page never fully loads
- Setting icon doesn't open

**Requested features**

- Widget or wallpaper option
- Enter exact flight times
- Slideshow mode for pictures
- Option to add own image
- Text the countdown


### Countdown for Disney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588)

Plan your magical Disney vacation with a personalized countdown. Customize your background with Disney images or your own photos, view the weather forecast, and receive helpful tips. Keep the excitement building until your trip to the happiest place on Earth!

**Highlights:** Personalized Disney vacation countdown, Customizable backgrounds with Disney images or own photos, Slideshow option for backgrounds, 7-day Disney World weather forecast, Planning tips for before and during your trip, Customizable countdown widget, Social sharing of countdown images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🕰️ Helpful countdown feature
- 📰 Useful news and weather information
- 💫 Fun way to wait for Disney trip
- 🔍 Detailed trip planning reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🕰️ Countdown not always accurate
- 🗓️ Outdated information on Disney policies
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting or editing trip details
- 📱 Lack of widget or home screen integration

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing issues
- Paid version not unlocking all features
- Weather and news information not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiple Disney trip countdowns
- Automatic lock screen or home screen countdown
- More frequent app updates to reflect Disney changes
- Option to set custom reminders for dining, FastPasses, etc.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDW Vacation Countdown free?

WDW Vacation Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WDW Vacation Countdown or Countdown for Disney?

Countdown for Disney is rated higher. WDW Vacation Countdown averages 1.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 from 254 ratings.

### Do WDW Vacation Countdown or Countdown for Disney have ads?

Neither WDW Vacation Countdown nor Countdown for Disney shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WDW Vacation Countdown or Countdown for Disney?

WDW Vacation Countdown ships an update every 22 months, and Countdown for Disney fortnightly. Most recently, WDW Vacation Countdown was updated on October 19, 2026 and Countdown for Disney on October 16, 2026.

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