# Countdown Star vs New Year Countdown !!

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Star at 4.8 against New Year Countdown !!'s 3.9. Countdown Star also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 23%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). New Year Countdown !!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. New Year Countdown !! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Star holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star has 216K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Countdown Star's written reviews are positive against 23% of New Year Countdown !!'s.

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, New Year Countdown !! every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star | New Year Countdown !! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593/reviews)** | [3.9 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown/id1180647063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 38 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) | [WeeTech Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/725625015) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593)

Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Add custom events, Customize event visuals, Apple Watch display, Today Widget integration, Set exact event times, Adjust time units, Share event progress

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for tracking events
- 👍 Useful for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not working
- 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
- 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying events
- Wallpaper not saving
- Countdown off by one day
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes and glitches after updates

**Requested features**

- Add weeks option
- Allow multiple countdowns on one screen
- Provide Apple Watch complications
- Add ability to export/backup data
- Improve wallpaper customization


### New Year Countdown !!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-year-countdown/id1180647063)

This app helps you stay excited for the New Year with a daily countdown and reminders. It also offers a free collection of New Year-themed wallpapers, quotes, and greeting images to share with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Daily musical countdown reminders, Countdown and wallpaper widgets, Downloadable HD New Year wallpapers, New Year greeting images, Share wallpapers on social media, Zoom in/out feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star free?

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

### Is New Year Countdown !! free?

New Year Countdown !! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Star or New Year Countdown !!?

Countdown Star is rated higher. Countdown Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while New Year Countdown !! averages 3.9 from 126 ratings.

### Do Countdown Star or New Year Countdown !! have ads?

Countdown Star shows ads; New Year Countdown !! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Star or New Year Countdown !!?

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, and New Year Countdown !! every 7 months. Most recently, Countdown Star was updated on September 25, 2026 and New Year Countdown !! on June 10, 2026.

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