# Steep Countdown vs CountdownerSMS

The clearest difference is rating: Steep Countdown at 5.0 against CountdownerSMS's 4.5. Steep Countdown also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steep Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CountdownerSMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steep Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steep Countdown | CountdownerSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steep-countdown/id6737065801/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownersms/id6753716974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Manson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774540729) | [Braden Aron Mc Corkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673607393) |

## What reviewers say

### Steep Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steep-countdown/id6737065801)

Create beautiful and personalized countdowns for any special event. Features stunning widgets, AI-powered suggestions for planning, and smart notifications to ensure you never miss an important moment. Share your excitement with customizable countdown cards.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown themes, Home screen widgets, AI-powered event suggestions, Smart notifications, Shareable countdown cards, Up to 75 countdowns, Local data storage

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Steep Countdown free?

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

### Is CountdownerSMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steep Countdown or CountdownerSMS?

Steep Countdown is rated higher. Steep Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CountdownerSMS averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Steep Countdown or CountdownerSMS have ads?

Neither Steep Countdown nor CountdownerSMS shows ads.

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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.*