# Ready Set Vacation! Countdown vs Vacation Countdown App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vacation Countdown App at 18K against Ready Set Vacation! Countdown's 123. Vacation Countdown App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vacation Countdown App sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for Vacation Countdown App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vacation Countdown App has 18K 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 88% of Vacation Countdown App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready Set Vacation! Countdown | Vacation Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-vacation-countdown/id548194955/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-app/id937072424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 88.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cobalt Sign](https://appshunter.io/developer/548194958) | [Kulana Media Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/545200653) |

## 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


### Vacation Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-app/id937072424)

Track the exact date and time until your next adventure with this travel countdown app. Customize backgrounds, receive daily travel quotes, and manage packing lists. Includes fun geography and flag games to keep you entertained.

**Highlights:** Exact date and time countdown, Customizable background themes, Daily vacation quotes, Vacation packing checklist, Geography and flag games, Multiple countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Theme Park | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cocktails | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Beach 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Greece | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Florida | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Hawaiian Sunset | $1.99 | one-time |
| function to add your own picture | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cruise Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Removal of ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate countdown
- 👍 Customizable backgrounds
- 💡 Helpful packing list
- 🎉 Builds excitement for vacation
- 🗓️ Tracks multiple vacations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear notification purpose
- 💰 Ads and paid features
- 🔒 Limited photo upload options
- 🧭 Inability to reorder or manage multiple countdowns

**Reported bugs**

- Notification flag appears without reason
- Uploaded photos not resizing properly

**Requested features**

- Vacation-specific packing lists
- Widget or home screen countdown display
- More background theme options
- Ability to exclude non-work days from countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready Set Vacation! Countdown free?

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

### Is Vacation Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Vacation Countdown App?

Vacation Countdown App is rated higher. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Vacation Countdown App averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Vacation Countdown App have ads?

Both Ready Set Vacation! Countdown and Vacation Countdown App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown or Vacation Countdown App?

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

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