# Amazon Signage vs CountdownerSMS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amazon Signage at none against CountdownerSMS's 8. Amazon Signage also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountdownerSMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Amazon Signage asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Amazon Signage against 4.5 for CountdownerSMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Amazon Signage ships an update every 6 weeks, CountdownerSMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Signage | CountdownerSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-signage/id6670145459/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownersms/id6753716974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Braden Aron Mc Corkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673607393) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Signage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-signage/id6670145459)

Easily set up and manage digital signage networks using this mobile application. It allows for quick configuration of multiple devices, installation of content management software, and centralized monitoring. Designed for users of all technical skill levels, it simplifies the process of creating and maintaining digital displays.

**Highlights:** Configure multiple Signage Sticks, Install Content Management Software, Monitor Signage Sticks centrally, Create custom setup profiles, Organize Sticks by location, Compact and Dark Mode options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CountdownerSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownersms/id6753716974)

Create dynamic countdowns for any event and share them directly within iMessage conversations. Choose from a variety of themes and animated effects to make waiting more exciting for everyone involved.

**Highlights:** Live countdown creation for any date, Share timers directly via iMessage, 51 free and premium themes, Animated ambient effects, Confetti celebration on completion, Built-in Theme Shop

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patriotic Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Days Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luxe Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bloom Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Signage free?

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

### Is CountdownerSMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Signage or CountdownerSMS?

Amazon Signage is rated higher. Amazon Signage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CountdownerSMS averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Amazon Signage or CountdownerSMS have ads?

Neither Amazon Signage nor CountdownerSMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Signage or CountdownerSMS?

Amazon Signage ships an update every 6 weeks, and CountdownerSMS every 4 months. Most recently, Amazon Signage was updated on October 20, 2026 and CountdownerSMS on October 13, 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.*