Comparison

CNDWN vs Crossed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CNDWN

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable countdowns and countups. Features include iCloud sync, widgets, Live Activities, and import from your calendar. Share your progress with others.

Highlights
  • Countdowns and Countups
  • Progress Bars
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Widgets (Home Screen, Lock Screen, Standby)
  • Live Activities
  • Import from Calendar
  • Shareable Countdowns
Features
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Count down to the moments that matter — birthdays, weddings, trips, exams, due dates, and every big day — on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. CNDWN is the first countdown app with every feature free: • Countdowns & count-ups • Progress bars for every event • Home Screen, Lock Screen & StandBy widgets • Apple Watch app & complications • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom colors for each countdown • Notifications & reminders • Import from Calendar & Reminders • Dark Mode & Handoff • Share your countdowns — now to Instagram, too Set your first countdown in seconds and never lose track of what's coming next.

About

Crossed

Features
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”So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” -Psalm 90:12 Crossed is a Christian countdown calendar for the moments that matter to you and to God with a daily reflection on His Word as the day approaches. Whether you're marking the season of Advent, counting the days to a wedding, a baby's arrival, a baptism, a missions trip, Christmas, Easter, the return of someone you love, or simply waiting on the Lord, Crossed helps you wait with hope. Every day is a gift, and every day counted is a day closer to Jesus’ return. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Count down or count up from meaningful events - Count only workdays or school days, or skip holidays entirely - Cross off each day with a satisfying tap - Start each day with a Bible verse and reflect on God's Word (KJV) - Follow your progress with a clear countdown and progress bar - Set calming backgrounds and ambient sounds for each event — including your own photos - Add a home-screen widget so your countdown is always in view - Get gentle reminders as your big day approaches - Create precision countdowns to the minute or even the second - Choose to "hide God's Word" (Psalm 119:11) if you'd prefer not to show verses GO DEEPER WITH PREMIUM - Create unlimited counters (beyond the 5 included free) - Write and draw right on your calendar with handwritten scribble - Choose Bible verses based on the topics that interest you most - Mix and match from an expanded set of backgrounds and sounds - Backgrounds that can automatically rotate and change on a daily basis - Add a home-screen widget that supports multiple countdowns - Choose exactly when you're notified about upcoming events - Enjoy an ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Crossed Premium is available as a monthly or annual subscription with a 7-day free trial. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.fellowseed.com/crossed/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.fellowseed.com/crossed/terms

Screenshots

CNDWN4 screens
Crossed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CNDWN at none against Crossed's 2. CNDWN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). Crossed's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crossed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CNDWN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CNDWN versus Crossed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNDWNCrossed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandra SchillhahnFellowseed

In-app purchases

None

CNDWN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Crossed

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CNDWN free?
CNDWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crossed free?
Crossed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CNDWN or Crossed have ads?
Crossed shows ads; CNDWN does not.
Which is updated more often, CNDWN or Crossed?
CNDWN ships an update every 9 days, and Crossed every 9 days. Most recently, CNDWN was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crossed on November 5, 2026.

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