# Countdown vs Ibi's Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ibi's Countdown at none against Countdown's 1. Ibi's Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ibi's Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown against 5.0 for Ibi's Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Ibi's Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Ibi's Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-and-more/id6476434868/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-countdown/id6759992203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 84 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rounded Peak Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921102939) | [Ebrahim Zulqarni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882166274) |

## 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 |


### Ibi's Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-countdown/id6759992203)

Create visually appealing countdowns for all your important upcoming events. Track birthdays, vacations, weddings, and graduations with ease. Never miss a special moment again.

**Highlights:** Create custom countdowns, Track important events, Visually appealing designs, Supports various event types, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Ibi's Countdown free?

Ibi's Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Ibi's Countdown?

Countdown and Ibi's Countdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown or Ibi's Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Ibi's Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Ibi's Countdown?

Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Ibi's Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ibi's Countdown on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*