# Lists To do vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Lists To do at none against Countdown's shown. Lists To do also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lists To do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lists To do against 4.8 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106K and 190K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Lists To do's written reviews are positive against 72% of Countdown's.

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, Countdown every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lists To do | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623/reviews) | **[4.8 (190K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 106K | **190K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 36 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) |

## What reviewers say

### Lists To do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lists-to-do/id571626623)

Organize all your tasks, lists, and to-dos with ease. This app offers intuitive design, intelligent features for managing items, and powerful reminder capabilities. Keep track of everything from shopping lists to work items and never miss an important task again.

**Highlights:** Task and list management, Customizable reminders, Intuitive and customizable interface, List sorting and organization, iCloud synchronization, List sharing and printing, Progress statistics

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Colors and Stickers Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me organized
- 🎨 Customizable with icons
- 💡 Great for ADHD and forgetful users
- 🤩 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to edit existing tasks
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🔔 Lacking reminders and notifications
- 🔀 Inability to reorder tasks easily

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing from lists
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashing when trying to edit items

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set due dates and reminders for tasks
- Implement a calendar view to see tasks by date
- Allow for nested/sub-tasks within lists
- Add more icon options and customization
- Improve sorting and reordering of tasks


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lists To do free?

Lists To do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lists To do or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Lists To do averages 4.8 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 190K ratings.

### Do Lists To do or Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Lists To do does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lists To do or Countdown?

Lists To do ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown every 2 days. Most recently, Lists To do was updated on October 27, 2026 and Countdown on October 27, 2026.

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