# Ready Set Vacation! Countdown vs Countdown for Disney World

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown for Disney World at none against Ready Set Vacation! Countdown's shown. Countdown for Disney World also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 123) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Ready Set Vacation! Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown for Disney World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ready Set Vacation! Countdown against 4.6 for Countdown for Disney World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney World has 8.8K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Ready Set Vacation! Countdown's written reviews are positive against 77% of Countdown for Disney World's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready Set Vacation! Countdown | Countdown for Disney World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-vacation-countdown/id548194955/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 76.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 242 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cobalt Sign](https://appshunter.io/developer/548194958) | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready Set Vacation! Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-vacation-countdown/id548194955)

Plan your next getaway with a travel countdown, flight and hotel deals, and curated tours. Stay organized with an integrated checklist and weather updates. Share your excitement and customize your countdown experience.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Flight and hotel search, Tours and activities booking, Integrated travel checklist, Weather and temperature indicator, Customizable backgrounds, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ready Set Holiday! PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown feature
- 💡 Useful information about destination
- 🎨 Attractive backgrounds
- 🔍 Accurate tracking of days/weeks until holiday

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads
- 💰 Paid features required for customization
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not always accurate
- Difficulty changing location/destination

**Requested features**

- Option to track multiple holidays
- Customizable countdown formats
- Ability to upload own destination photos
- Push notification reminders


### Countdown for Disney World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney-world/id1532628272)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Plan your Disney or Universal vacation with a personalized countdown timer. Features AI-generated wallpapers, lock screen widgets, and a to-do list with reminders. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and iOS Calendar.

**Highlights:** AI-generated Magic Wallpapers, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Vacation countdown timer, To-do list with reminders, Siri Shortcuts integration, Customizable wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Exciting countdown feature
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🎨 Customizable wallpapers
- 📅 Helpful trip reminders
- 🎉 Builds anticipation for vacation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid upgrades required for some features
- 🐛 Widget issues and inconsistencies
- 🤔 Limited free wallpaper options
- 📆 Inaccurate trip date calculations

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar sync problems
- Countdown timer displaying incorrect days
- Wallpaper uploads causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track multiple trips
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Expand free wallpaper selection
- Allow users to input their own trip details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready Set Vacation! Countdown free?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown for Disney World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Countdown for Disney World?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown is rated higher. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Countdown for Disney World averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Countdown for Disney World have ads?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown shows ads; Countdown for Disney World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Countdown for Disney World?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown for Disney World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown for Disney World on September 25, 2026.

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