# MyCountdown vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against MyCountdown's 3.3. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (39K vs 4). MyCountdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyCountdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of MyCountdown's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCountdown | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCountdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611)

Track upcoming events with a visually customizable countdown. Receive daily notifications and enjoy a modern interface with various display styles and widgets. Celebrate milestones as they arrive.

**Highlights:** Daily countdown notifications, Customizable image backgrounds, Number and flip view styles, Today widget view, Event celebration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyCountdown free?

MyCountdown 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, MyCountdown or Countdown@?

Countdown@ is rated higher. MyCountdown averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do MyCountdown or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; MyCountdown does not.

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

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, MyCountdown was updated on September 20, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 25, 2026.

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