# Countdown vs Linkdrop

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).

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Linkdrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **52** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Johnny Oberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821010259) |

## 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 |


### Linkdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkdrop-save-and-organize/id6747361005)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Linkdrop free?

Linkdrop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown or Linkdrop have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Linkdrop does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Linkdrop weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 23, 2026 and Linkdrop on October 14, 2026.

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