Comparison

Simply vs Ad‑Free Countdowns

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

Head to head
About

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

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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.

Screenshots

Simply4 screens
Ad‑Free Countdowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ad‑Free Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Simply versus Ad‑Free Countdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyAd‑Free Countdowns
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax GoodingBRETT SHERWYN WATERSON

In-app purchases

None

Simply

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ad‑Free Countdowns

One-time1
  • Countdown Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Simply free?
Simply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad‑Free Countdowns free?
Ad‑Free Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply or Ad‑Free Countdowns have ads?
Neither Simply nor Ad‑Free Countdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply or Ad‑Free Countdowns?
Simply ships an update every 8 months, and Ad‑Free Countdowns every 4 months. Most recently, Simply was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ad‑Free Countdowns on November 9, 2026.

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