# 93.7 The Mountain vs Countdown Star

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Star at 4.8 against 93.7 The Mountain's 4.0. Countdown Star also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (216K vs 2). 93.7 The Mountain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 93.7 The Mountain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Star holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star has 216K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 93.7 The Mountain's written reviews are positive against 59% of Countdown Star's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

93.7 The Mountain ships an update every 11 months, Countdown Star fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 93.7 The Mountain | Countdown Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/937-the-mountain/id537252533/reviews) | **[4.8 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **216K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephens Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437419881) | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) |

## What reviewers say

### 93.7 The Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/937-the-mountain/id537252533)

Listen to Spokane's New Country music station live and on demand. Send voice messages to the studio for shout-outs or song requests. View recently played songs and stay connected with your favorite station.

**Highlights:** Live New Country music stream, Voice message shout-outs, Song requests, View song history, Interactive studio communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593)

Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Add custom events, Customize event visuals, Apple Watch display, Today Widget integration, Set exact event times, Adjust time units, Share event progress

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for tracking events
- 👍 Useful for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not working
- 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
- 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying events
- Wallpaper not saving
- Countdown off by one day
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes and glitches after updates

**Requested features**

- Add weeks option
- Allow multiple countdowns on one screen
- Provide Apple Watch complications
- Add ability to export/backup data
- Improve wallpaper customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 93.7 The Mountain free?

93.7 The Mountain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Star free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 93.7 The Mountain or Countdown Star?

Countdown Star is rated higher. 93.7 The Mountain averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Star averages 4.8 from 216K ratings.

### Do 93.7 The Mountain or Countdown Star have ads?

Both 93.7 The Mountain and Countdown Star show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 93.7 The Mountain or Countdown Star?

93.7 The Mountain ships an update every 11 months, and Countdown Star fortnightly. Most recently, 93.7 The Mountain was updated on October 4, 2026 and Countdown Star on October 20, 2026.

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