# Countdown vs CountFlow

The clearest difference is rating: CountFlow at 5.0 against Countdown's 4.5. CountFlow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. CountFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

CountFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, CountFlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 184 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK SHENGUANGYUAN TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851942593) | [Samuel Rodas Aroche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706040833) |

## 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 |


### CountFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239)

Manage your time and events with this versatile utility. Create countdowns, track scores with a customizable scoreboard, and use a simple tap counter. It also features a smart calendar and time unit conversion.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable scoreboard, Tap counter, Smart calendar view, Time unit conversion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is CountFlow free?

CountFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or CountFlow?

CountFlow is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while CountFlow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown or CountFlow have ads?

Both Countdown and CountFlow show ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and CountFlow every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 23, 2026 and CountFlow on October 1, 2026.

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