Countdown vs Linkdrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown
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.
- Track upcoming events
- Count down time remaining
- Display time in months, weeks, days
- Remember important dates
- Set custom event names
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Do you have an event approaching? Want to know how long is left before this event? This application will do the job perfectly! Set the date of your choice and the name of the event, and you’ll quickly see how many months, weeks and days you have left. This application remembers important dates for you and helps you count down to the deadline. Terms of service: https://termsfeed.com/terms-service/5c8b6678a74ea05ab5f671329b35ddc1
Linkdrop
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Linkdrop is a simple, elegant way to save links — and nothing gets in your way. No accounts. No clutter. No distractions. Just a smooth, native experience built entirely for iPhone. Linkdrop helps you quickly capture what you find online and keep it organized, without slowing you down. Every interaction is designed to feel instant, intuitive, and lightweight — from sharing a link to managing your collections. You can save from Safari, Instagram, TikTok — or almost any other app with a Share button. Whether it’s an article, a recipe, a video, or a post — just tap “Share” and drop it in. Your data stays on your device, powered by Core Data and SwiftUI. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just peace of mind. Whether you're saving for later, gathering inspiration, or collecting for a project, Linkdrop lets you stay focused on what matters: the content. Key Features Share links directly from Safari, Instagram, TikTok, or any other app Organize with custom collections or use Quick Drops Add personal notes to any link Edit, move, favorite, or share links Search and manage everything in one clean view Private by design — all data stays on your device No ads, no subscriptions One-time purchase. Yours to keep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against Linkdrop's $1.99. Countdown also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Linkdrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Countdown is free to download; Linkdrop costs $1.99 up front. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Linkdrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Linkdrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown | Linkdrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | oWorld Software | Johnny Oberg |
In-app purchases
Countdown
- Countdown Pro - days Counter7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- LifeTime access$12.99
Linkdrop
No in-app purchases









