# Countdown vs CountOnly

The clearest difference is ads: CountOnly at none against Countdown's shown. CountOnly also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CountOnly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountOnly has 262 ratings behind it against 52, 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 75% of CountOnly's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, CountOnly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountOnly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[4.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **262** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) |

## 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 |


### CountOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537)

Easily track important upcoming events with a simple and beautiful interface. Customize your countdowns with icons and colors, and receive timely notifications. Access your events quickly via widgets and on your smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Simple and straightforward design, Progress tracking (%), Today Widget for quick access, Countdown notifications, Customizable icons and colors, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is CountOnly free?

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

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

CountOnly is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while CountOnly averages 4.7 from 262 ratings.

### Do Countdown or CountOnly have ads?

Countdown shows ads; CountOnly does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and CountOnly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 6, 2026 and CountOnly on November 1, 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.*