# Countdown vs Pet Toys

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 3 weeks against Pet Toys's every 3 months. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 3) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Pet Toys's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pet Toys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 103 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Pet Toys every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Pet Toys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-toys/id6740262433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK SHENGUANGYUAN TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851942593) | [Phan Minh Cuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580940153) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059)

Easily track important life events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, add personal backgrounds, and view upcoming dates directly from your home or lock screen. Never miss a special moment again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable widget backgrounds, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Advance event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Password protection for events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Member | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Member | $4.99 | per month |
| One week membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| one year membership | $19.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $29.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $39.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $47.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $35.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $71.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $95.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $119.99 | one-time |


### Pet Toys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-toys/id6740262433)

Engage your pets with a variety of interactive games designed to capture their attention. This app offers over 20 distinct games, from bug-catching simulations to ball-playing and bubble-popping, allowing for custom combinations to suit your pet's preferences. It can also be used for personal relaxation.

**Highlights:** Over 20 interactive games, Bug catching and smashing simulations, Ball and whack-a-mole games, Bubble and snowflake popping, Fish tank and feather interactions, Customizable game mixes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Pet Toys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Pet Toys?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Pet Toys averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Pet Toys have ads?

Both Countdown and Pet Toys show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Pet Toys?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pet Toys every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pet Toys on September 20, 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.*