# Countdown vs Hourglass 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hourglass 2 at none against Countdown's 2. Hourglass 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 3). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Hourglass 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Countdown against 4.3 for Hourglass 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hourglass 2's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Hourglass 2 every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Hourglass 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Mat Cartmill](https://appshunter.io/developer/971901815) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758)

Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count down time remaining, Display time in months, weeks, days, Remember important dates, Set custom event names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro - days Counter | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Hourglass 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-2-countdown-clock/id1161531796)

A minimalist countdown clock app for iPhone. It features a simple interface, vibrant color themes, and a virtual hourglass that visually tracks time until your event. Easily manage and share your countdowns.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Easy event management, Customizable color themes, Virtual hourglass animation, Motion-based tilting, Event sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Hourglass 2 free?

Hourglass 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Hourglass 2?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hourglass 2 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Hourglass 2 have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Hourglass 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Hourglass 2?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hourglass 2 every 21 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hourglass 2 on June 10, 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.*