# Countdown Star (Ad vs Leprecam

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Star (Ad at fortnightly against Leprecam's every 20 months. Countdown Star (Ad also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 6). Leprecam's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 and Leprecam $0.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's written reviews are positive against 78% of Leprecam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, Leprecam every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | Leprecam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leprecam/id612497225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [Asinine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/573796542) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### Leprecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leprecam/id612497225)

Add leprechauns, hats, and shamrocks to your photos to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Magically place elements behind objects and use editing tools to create festive images for sharing.

**Highlights:** Add 29 leprechauns, Decorate with hats, gold, and shamrocks, Magically place elements behind objects, Scale, move, and erase elements, Photo editing tools (effects, brightness, contrast), Create memes, Share to social media

**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 Leprecam free?

Leprecam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown Star (Ad is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Leprecam averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Star (Ad nor Leprecam shows ads.

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

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, and Leprecam every 20 months. Most recently, Countdown Star (Ad was updated on October 26, 2026 and Leprecam on October 23, 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.*