# Till vs Countdown

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Till at 15.0 against Countdown's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Till sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Till ships an update every 2 months, Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Till | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/till-event-countdown/id646965570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Palekilomiei Studios L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/646965573) | [Rounded Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921102939) |

## What reviewers say

### Till

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/till-event-countdown/id646965570)

Track upcoming events and important dates with a live countdown. Syncs with your device's calendar and allows you to favorite key events and calendars for quick access. See all instances of repeating events or just the next one, and filter by time period.

**Highlights:** Syncs with device calendars, Favorite important events, Filter events by calendar, View repeating event instances, Live countdown to events, Countdown to ongoing events

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-and-more/id6476434868)

Visually track important life events like trips and birthdays with real-time countdowns. Personalize each event with photos and receive smart reminders. Enjoy immersive full-screen views and access on widgets and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Photo-based countdowns, Real-time tracking (years to seconds), Full-screen immersive view, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch app & complications, Smart event reminders, Celebration animations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Till free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Do Till or Countdown have ads?

Both Till and Countdown show ads.

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

Till ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Till was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown on October 1, 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.*