# Countdown vs Countdown Collection

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Collection at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown Collection also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Collection every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Joshua Birnholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106949939) |

## 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 |


### Countdown Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498)

Track upcoming releases for movies, TV shows, games, and more. Automatically updates release dates and provides access to trailers and social media buzz. Share your excitement with friends and stay informed about your favorite events.

**Highlights:** Countdown tracking for various events, Automatic release date updates, Today widget and Apple Watch app integration, Siri integration, Access to movie trailers, Shareable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Collection free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Countdown Collection averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Collection have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Collection does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Collection every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 5, 2026 and Countdown Collection on October 11, 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.*