# Simply vs Halloween Countdown VIP

The clearest difference is update cadence: Halloween Countdown VIP at daily against Simply's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simply ships an update every 8 months, Halloween Countdown VIP daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply | Halloween Countdown VIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Daily** |
| Size | 5 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Gooding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720013414) | [Edwin Mejia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620400021) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Halloween Countdown VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-countdown-vip/id6503270149)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply free?

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

### Is Halloween Countdown VIP free?

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

### Do Simply or Halloween Countdown VIP have ads?

Neither Simply nor Halloween Countdown VIP shows ads.

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

Simply ships an update every 8 months, and Halloween Countdown VIP daily. Most recently, Simply was updated on October 20, 2026 and Halloween Countdown VIP on October 17, 2026.

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