Comparison

Stow vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Stow

Digitize your storage boxes and their contents to easily locate items. Attach images, assign categories, and use QR codes for quick identification. Keep track of seasonal decorations and miscellaneous items without needing to physically search.

Highlights
  • Digitize storage boxes
  • Attach images to boxes and items
  • Categorize boxes and items
  • Generate and use QR codes for labeling
  • iCloud compatibility
  • No internet required (except for iCloud)
Features
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Stow is the calm way to know where everything is. Every box, drawer, and shelf in your home — photographed, labeled, and searchable. Stick a QR label on a box, scan it later, and see exactly what's inside without opening it. Freshly redesigned, top to bottom. Stow (formerly Systemize) has a brand-new editorial design — warm, minimal, and easy on the eyes, with full light and dark modes. And it's faster than ever: image loading has been rebuilt so even large photo libraries scroll smoothly. HOW IT WORKS • Add locations — garage, closet, storage unit • Fill them with boxes, each with its own QR code • Add items with photos, categories, and notes • Scan a box's label to jump straight to its contents FIND ANYTHING • Search everything — locations, boxes, items, and categories • Color-coded boxes and tinted category tags that stay readable in any theme • Browse every box in one place, filtered in a tap MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Print QR labels for your boxes • Export an itemized manifest as a PDF — perfect for donations, taxes, insurance, and moving • Check items in and out when you lend them • iCloud sync keeps every device up to date, and you can share a location with family STOW PLUS Go unlimited — locations, boxes, items, and categories — and remove all ads. Pay once and it's yours forever, or subscribe monthly. The free version stays fully functional for smaller homes. Your inventory is yours: stored on your device and in your personal iCloud, never on our servers. Everything, findable. Terms of Use: https://stowstorage.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stowstorage.app/privacy

About

Countdown

Features
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Never miss a special moment again with The Countdown app! Whether you’re tracking birthdays, weddings, graduations, or any other important events, Countdown App is the perfect companion. Enjoy features like: - countdown reminders - personalised widgets & customisable backgrounds - iCloud sync between your devices - recurring events - and many more! Set countdown to your favorite events effortlessly. With an intuitive interface and a wide range of personalisation options, you’ll always be ready to celebrate. Download now to make every day count!

Screenshots

Stow4 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at weekly against Stow's every 2 months. Stow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Stow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stow ships an update every 2 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stow versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStowCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeffrey KiyomuraStepan Zalis

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ad Free$24.99
  • Lifetime (Limited)$199.99
1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Stow free?
Stow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stow or Countdown have ads?
Neither Stow nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stow or Countdown?
Stow ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Stow was updated on November 4, 2026 and Countdown on November 8, 2026.

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