Comparison

Countdown vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

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
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Never miss a moment. Countdowns helps you track life’s most important events - from trips and birthdays to everything in between. With a sleek liquid glass design, every countdown feels personal and alive. • Photo-Based Countdowns Add a photo to each event and make every countdown visual and meaningful. • Real-Time Tracking See time in years, months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds - updated live. • Full-Screen View Tap any event for a clean, immersive display with everything in one place. • Widgets & Apple Watch Keep countdowns close with: - Home & Lock Screen widgets - Apple Watch app & complications • Smart Reminders Get notified before events so you never miss them. • Celebrations Enjoy a rewarding finish when your countdown ends. Perfect For Trips • Birthdays • Holidays • Anniversaries • Life Events Make every moment count.

About

Countdown

Features
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CountDownIt turns every special moment into something worth looking forward to. Create beautiful, color-coded countdowns for any occasion — and keep them front and center right on your home screen. — — — TRACK EVERY MOMENT THAT MATTERS Whether it's a birthday, a wedding, a retirement, a vacation, or a personal deadline — CountDownIt handles it all. See exactly how many days are left, at a glance, every single day. • Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings & holidays • Trips, vacations & travel plans • Retirements, graduations & career milestones • Personal goals & project deadlines • Any date that deserves a countdown — — — HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Your most important countdowns, without even opening the app: • Small widget — your #1 upcoming event • Medium widget — your top 2 events at a glance • Large widget — up to 3 events, beautifully displayed • Color-coded backgrounds that match each countdown's style • Updates automatically every day — — — SMART REMINDERS Never get caught off guard. CountDownIt notifies you: • 1 week before • 3 days before • 1 day before • On the event day at 9:00 AM Reminders automatically reschedule for recurring events — set it once and forget it. — — — RECURRING EVENTS Some moments come around every year. CountDownIt keeps up: • Daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly recurrence • Automatically rolls over to the next occurrence after the event passes • Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and regular milestones — — — ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Priority levels (High, Medium, Low) so you always know what's most important • Sort events by date, priority, or title • Add notes and details to capture every important context • Choose from 10 vibrant colors per countdown • Pick the perfect emoji from a built-in icon selector — — — SHARE THE EXCITEMENT Counting down to something with someone special? Share any event via Messages, Mail, or any app — with a single tap. — — — BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN • Rich gradient cards with glass morphism accents • Light, Dark, or System (automatic) theme • Smooth, satisfying animations throughout • Clean interface with no clutter, no distractions — — — Download CountDownIt and start looking forward to every day that matters. Terms of Use (EULA): countdownit.blogspot.com/p/terms-of-use-eula.html Privacy Policy: countdownit.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-countdownit.html

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Countdown versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRounded Peak Studios LLCYalcin Golayoglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Countdown Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • CountDownIt Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • CountDownIt Pro Yearly$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Countdown have ads?
Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown?
Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countdown on October 28, 2026.

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