# Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown's 4.4. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (186K vs 49) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **186K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 122 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 186K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown and Countdown show ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*