# Countdown vs Countdown 321

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown 321 at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown 321 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown 321 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Countdown 321 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown 321 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-321/id6499282435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rounded Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921102939) | [Later Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444959285) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown 321

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-321/id6499282435)

Track time until future events or elapsed time since past milestones. Customize with personal photos and colors, and share your countdowns as images. Receive notifications for important dates and import birthdays automatically.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up tracking, Customizable widgets for home and lock screens, Personalized backgrounds and styles, Event notifications and milestone alerts, Birthday import from contacts, Shareable countdown images

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bread-sized tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Peanut Butter-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jam-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown 321 free?

Countdown 321 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Countdown or Countdown 321 have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown 321 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown 321?

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown 321 every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown 321 on October 1, 2026.

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