# Countdown Star (Ad vs Wedding Countdown Planner

The clearest difference is price: Wedding Countdown Planner at Free against Countdown Star (Ad's $1.99. Wedding Countdown Planner also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Countdown Star (Ad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Wedding Countdown Planner is free to download; Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 up front. Wedding Countdown Planner sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Star (Ad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Star (Ad against 4.7 for Wedding Countdown Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 179, 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 59% of Wedding Countdown Planner's.

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, Wedding Countdown Planner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | Wedding Countdown Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews)** | [4.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-planner/id902010287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [Green Gecko LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358922180) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### Wedding Countdown Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-planner/id902010287)

This app helps you organize your wedding with a countdown to your big day. It includes tools for budgeting, guest lists, and planning, with customizable themes and the ability to share your countdown.

**Highlights:** Wedding Countdown, Budget Planner, Wedding Planning Guide, Guest List Management, Customizable Themes, Shareable Countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Couple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Bouquet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Wedding Rings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Love story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Rings on hands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Hearts at the beach | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Swan Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Roses & Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Champagne | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Wedding Pavilion | $0.99 | one-time |
| function to add your own picture | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removal of advertisements | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star (Ad free?

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

### Is Wedding Countdown Planner free?

Wedding Countdown Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown Star (Ad is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Wedding Countdown Planner averages 4.7 from 179 ratings.

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

Wedding Countdown Planner shows ads; Countdown Star (Ad does not.

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

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, and Wedding Countdown Planner every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Star (Ad was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wedding Countdown Planner on September 12, 2026.

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