# Countdown Star (Ad vs Dice Dice Pro

Countdown Star (Ad and Dice Dice Pro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Dice Dice Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's. Dice Dice Pro also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). Countdown Star (Ad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 380). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 and Dice Dice Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Star (Ad against 4.8 for Dice Dice Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 380, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's written reviews are positive against 94% of Dice Dice Pro's.

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, Dice Dice Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | Dice Dice Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews) | **[4.8 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-dice-pro/id6444409103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 380 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #86 | **#30** |
| Size | 53 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [Lukas Lubbe](https://appshunter.io/developer/357370470) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### Dice Dice Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-dice-pro/id6444409103)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app provides a highly customizable virtual dice experience. Choose from a vast array of dice types and personalize their appearance with various skins and colors. Save your favorite sets for quick access and easily track the sum of your rolls.

**Highlights:** Create custom dice sets, Wide selection of dice types (D2-D100), Customize dice with skins and colors, Save favorite dice sets, Display sum of dice, Roll individual or all dice

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and works
- 👍 No ads/purchases (for some)
- 👍 Good dice selection
- 👍 Realistic dice motion
- 👍 Fair pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many ads (for some)
- 👎 Paid version still has ads
- 👎 Limited to 10 dice at once
- 👎 D10 sums incorrect (0 as 0)
- 👎 Dice sound not varied

**Reported bugs**

- Publicité toujours actives après avoir payé pour avoir application sans pub
- D10 sums are off (0 calculated as 0 instead of 10)

**Requested features**

- Add D1, D5, D9, D11, D13, D15, D17, D18, D19, D21, D22, D23
- Add D10 (10-100)
- Add YES/NO coin
- Add custom dice faces
- Add custom dice sets for quick rolls (e.g., 3D6)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star (Ad free?

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

### Is Dice Dice Pro free?

Dice Dice Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Dice Dice Pro is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Dice Dice Pro averages 4.8 from 380 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Star (Ad nor Dice Dice Pro shows ads.

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

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, and Dice Dice Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Star (Ad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dice Dice Pro on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Countdown Star (Ad or Dice Dice Pro?

Countdown Star (Ad currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Dice Dice Pro at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*