# Countdown Star vs 103CIR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 103CIR at none against Countdown Star's 1. 103CIR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Countdown Star's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (216K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 103CIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

103CIR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star has 216K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, 103CIR every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star | 103CIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/103cir/id1529410653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529410655) |

## 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


### 103CIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/103cir/id1529410653)

This app connects you to a Top 40/CHR radio station, offering music and DJ chat. It's a direct line to a locally owned media company, allowing you to engage with them and their content.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, DJ chat interaction, Top 40/CHR music, Connect with local media, Station information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star free?

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

### Is 103CIR free?

103CIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Star or 103CIR?

103CIR is rated higher. Countdown Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while 103CIR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Star or 103CIR have ads?

Both Countdown Star and 103CIR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Star or 103CIR?

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, and 103CIR every 11 months. Most recently, Countdown Star was updated on October 15, 2026 and 103CIR on October 3, 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.*