# Countdown vs Simply

The clearest difference is device support: Countdown at 4 against Simply's 2. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Simply every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Simply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mallory Haas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523729875) | [Max Gooding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720013414) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-a-simple-countdown/id6468613814)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-countdown/id6473840923)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Simply free?

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

### Do Countdown or Simply have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Simply shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Simply?

Countdown ships an update every 6 months, and Simply every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 9, 2026 and Simply on September 16, 2026.

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