# Countdown Star (Ad vs Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against Countdown Star (Ad's $1.99. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Countdown Star (Ad's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown is free to download; Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown Star (Ad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's written reviews are positive against 40% of Countdown's.

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews)** | [3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Track time until or since important events with customizable timers. Set up countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and vacations, or count up from anniversaries and special dates. Share your event timers with friends and family.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 🎨 Nice visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable widget functionality
- 🔍 Limited event management options
- 💰 Paid version doesn't import free version data
- 🔧 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Custom wallpapers not saving
- Countdown not updating correctly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Notification system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support
- Ability to exclude weekends/holidays from countdown
- Multiple event display on main screen
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933)

This app calculates your predicted lifespan for entertainment purposes. It also tracks your time alive with second-level accuracy. The goal is to encourage healthier habits and a greater appreciation for time.

**Highlights:** Predict lifespan (for entertainment), Calculate time alive (accurate to seconds), Encourages health awareness, Promotes efficient time use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star (Ad free?

Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Star (Ad or Countdown?

Countdown Star (Ad is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Countdown averages 3.7 from 150 ratings.

### Do Countdown Star (Ad or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Star (Ad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Star (Ad or Countdown?

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Star (Ad was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*