# Countdown Star vs Wedding Countdown Planner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Star at fortnightly against Wedding Countdown Planner's every 4 months. Countdown Star also leads on ratings volume (216K vs 179) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Wedding Countdown Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wedding Countdown Planner sells 13 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 Countdown Star against 4.7 for Wedding Countdown Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star has 216K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 59% positive.

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, Wedding Countdown Planner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star | Wedding Countdown Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593/reviews)** | [4.7 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-planner/id902010287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 59.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 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

[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


### 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 free?

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

### Is Wedding Countdown Planner free?

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

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

Countdown Star is rated higher. Countdown Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while Wedding Countdown Planner averages 4.7 from 179 ratings.

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

Both Countdown Star and Wedding Countdown Planner show ads.

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

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, and Wedding Countdown Planner every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Star was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wedding Countdown Planner on September 12, 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.*