Simply vs Ad‑Free Countdowns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply
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Simply a free app. No ads, no in-app purchases, no paid features! Keep track of important events in your life with an easy and simple interface. - Add unlimited events - Customize the look and time of your events - Add Home Screen widgets to easily view your events - Dark mode automatically turns on based on your system settings - Many color themes to choose from
Ad‑Free Countdowns
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Track the moments that matter most — completely ad-free. Countdown helps you anticipate life's exciting events with beautiful, customizable countdown timers. Whether you're counting down to a vacation, birthday, wedding, graduation, or any special occasion, Countdown keeps your most important dates front and center. Why Countdown? Unlike other countdown apps cluttered with ads and distractions, Countdown offers a clean, focused experience. No banner ads. No video interruptions. No data harvesting. Just a beautifully designed app that respects your time and privacy. Features: • Beautiful Widgets — Add stunning countdown widgets to your Home Screen. See exactly how many days, hours, and minutes remain until your special events at a glance. • iCloud Sync — Your countdowns stay in sync across all your Apple devices automatically. Create a countdown on your iPhone and see it instantly on your iPad. • Smart Reminders — Never miss a moment. Set custom reminders to alert you as your event approaches. • Recurring Events — Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and annual celebrations. Countdown automatically resets after each occurrence. • Dark Mode Support — Looks great day or night with full support for iOS dark mode. • Privacy Focused — Your data stays on your device and in your private iCloud account. We don't collect analytics or sell your information. Upgrade to Premium: Unlock the full Countdown experience with a one-time purchase: • Unlimited countdowns (free users can create up to 3) • Custom photos as countdown backgrounds • Multiple reminders per countdown • Custom fonts and styling • Categories to organize your events • Support independent app development Download Countdown today and start anticipating your next adventure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply at none against Ad‑Free Countdowns's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Ad‑Free Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply ships an update every 8 months, Ad‑Free Countdowns every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply | Ad‑Free Countdowns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Gooding | BRETT SHERWYN WATERSON |
In-app purchases
Simply
No in-app purchases
Ad‑Free Countdowns
- Countdown Premium$3.99
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