# Countdown+++ vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is price: Countdown@ at Free against Countdown+++'s $0.99. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (39K vs 5.8K). Countdown+++'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 37%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown@ is free to download; Countdown+++ costs $0.99 up front. Countdown+++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown+++ against 4.7 for Countdown@. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Countdown+++'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s.

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+++ | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084/reviews) | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown+++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084)

Track important dates and events with a visually appealing and intuitive countdown app. Set unlimited custom countdowns, receive timely alarms, and share your progress with others. Personalize your experience with themes, notes, and various time formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable alarms, iCloud sync across devices, Today widget for quick view, Full-screen countdown display, Personalization with themes and notes, Event sharing and social media integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great planning tool
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📆 Helpful for tracking events
- 🔔 Provides reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Limited time options
- 🔊 Lacking alarm customization
- 🗓️ Difficulty editing/deleting events

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing after closing app
- Red badge icon not working
- Countdown not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Repeat events option
- Countdown in weeks/months/years
- Ability to add photos to events
- Widget/lock screen countdown display
- Sync across devices


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown+++ free?

Countdown+++ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown+++ or Countdown@?

Countdown+++ and Countdown@ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown+++ or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown+++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown+++ or Countdown@?

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown+++ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 25, 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.*