# Highlands vs Countd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Highlands at none against Countd's 2. Highlands also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Highlands asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Highlands | Countd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands/id467173106/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **466** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Church of the Highlands](https://appshunter.io/developer/467173109) | [Ghada Mostafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880522777) |

## What reviewers say

### Highlands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands/id467173106)

This free resource connects you to a church community, offering on-demand messages, live streaming services, and a Bible reading plan. Access event information, locations, and discover ways to grow spiritually and make a difference.

**Highlights:** On-demand messages, Live streaming services, One Year Bible reading plan, Church event information, Location details, Spiritual growth resources

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and find content
- 📖 Excellent One Year Bible reading plan feature
- 🎬 Comprehensive sermon library with live streaming
- ✨ Improved graphics and modern design
- 🙏 Spiritual growth and connection to church

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezing and glitching
- 🐛 Audio playback issues and stuttering
- 📱 Poor landscape mode support on iPad
- 🔊 Bluetooth connectivity problems in vehicles
- ♿ Limited accessibility features for low vision users

**Reported bugs**

- Cafe order online shows church addresses instead of menu
- Cannot skip forward/backward in audio without freezing
- App freezes at half screen on iPad
- Sermon playback doesn't resume from saved position
- Screen locks cause audio to stop playing

**Requested features**

- Highlight and underline text in One Year Bible
- Calendar feature to track completed Bible readings
- Ability to save and access notes within app
- Blank note pages for services without outlines
- Copy and paste functionality for devotionals


### Countd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countd-countdown-timer/id6760956684)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countd Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Countd Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Highlands free?

Highlands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countd free?

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

### Do Highlands or Countd have ads?

Neither Highlands nor Countd shows ads.

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