Comparison

Countdown Flow vs Countzown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Flow

Features
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A minimalist design to count down to the moments that move you. Countdown Flow lets you focus on what matters most - without distractions. Whether you're waiting for a dream vacation, a birthday, a big event or just the weekend, this app helps you stay connected to the things you look forward to. • Add titles, dates & emojis • Mark a single countdown as your favorite • View your favorite full-screen • Scroll through your events in a clean list • Get notified when a countdown ends • Add the widget to your Home Screen • Categorize your countdowns With a modern, minimalist interface and intuitive gestures, it's never been easier - or more beautiful - to watch time fly.

About

Countzown

Easily track upcoming events and important dates with customizable widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. Set reminders, add photos, and share countdowns with a clean, paper-inspired design. Offers a free tier with three reminders and an optional Pro upgrade for unlimited tracking and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Customizable date appearance
  • Event reminders
  • Recurring date options
  • Calendar import (Pro)
  • Calendar sync (Pro)
Features
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How many days until your next birthday, vacation or big day? Keep the countdown on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch. Three reminders are free forever. A trip to look forward to. An anniversary to remember. A passport or insurance renewal to plan ahead for. Countzown keeps your important dates in view, with a quiet design inspired by paper and ink. YOUR DATES AT A GLANCE • See the days remaining with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. • Follow your countdowns on Apple Watch and its watch face complications. • Make each date yours with a photo cover or one of six accent colors. • Share a countdown as a beautifully simple card. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE • Get an alert on the day or ahead of time, so you have time to prepare. • Set birthdays, anniversaries and renewals to repeat yearly, monthly or weekly. • Keep past dates in your archive while recurring countdowns roll forward. THREE REMINDERS, FREE FOREVER Keep up to three active reminders with every widget, color and photo style included. Each reminder includes one notification on your chosen day at 9:00 AM. No account required. No ads. MORE DATES? COUNTZOWN PRO • Unlimited reminders for everything coming up. • Calendar import: turn events into countdowns without entering them again. • Calendar sync: keep countdowns in step with your selected calendars when you open the app. • Up to ten notifications per reminder, each on your own day and time. Choose a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency before purchase. YOUR CONTENT STAYS ON YOUR DEVICES Reminders and photos are stored locally and shared with your paired Apple Watch. Calendar access is read-only and processed on your iPhone. Purchase data and identifiers are used to manage Pro purchases, as described in the Privacy Policy. Start with a date you’re looking forward to. Add your first countdown and put it on a widget. Questions or ideas? hello@countzown.app SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFO Countzown Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (Yearly) or a one-time purchase (Lifetime). • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • A yearly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://support-url-generator.com/privacy/aoSsTBTo0p2H • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Flow3 screens
Countzown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Flow at none against Countzown's 2. Countdown Flow also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countzown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Countdown Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Flow ships an update every 2 days, Countzown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Flow versus Countzown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown FlowCountzown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalvin SchumberaMohammed Derkaoui

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Flow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countzown

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Countdown Flow free?
Countdown Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countzown free?
Countzown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Flow or Countzown have ads?
Neither Countdown Flow nor Countzown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Flow or Countzown?
Countdown Flow ships an update every 2 days, and Countzown every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown Flow was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countzown on October 31, 2026.

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