# Countdown Star (Ad vs New Year Countdown Animated

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Star (Ad at 56% against New Year Countdown Animated's 0%. Countdown Star (Ad also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 and New Year Countdown Animated $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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of New Year Countdown Animated's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | New Year Countdown Animated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown-animated/id6739490079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [Cristian Loloiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714457989) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

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

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Easily track the time remaining until or elapsed since important events. Offers a variety of customization options, including wallpapers and animations, with seamless syncing across devices. Get instant updates on your wrist or home screen.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across devices, Celebration animations, Repeating event support, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch compatibility, Customizable wallpapers, Time zone support

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


### New Year Countdown Animated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown-animated/id6739490079)

This watchface for Apple Watch offers a dynamic New Year countdown with vibrant color themes and animated fireworks. It also includes health tracking, battery status, and an elegant time display.

**Highlights:** Dynamic New Year countdown timer, Vibrant color themes, Animated fireworks background, Health and fitness tracking, Battery and date display, Elegant time display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 New Year Countdown Animated free?

New Year Countdown Animated costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown Star (Ad is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while New Year Countdown Animated averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown Star (Ad or New Year Countdown Animated have ads?

Neither Countdown Star (Ad nor New Year Countdown Animated shows ads.

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