Note vs Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Note
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Main Features - Save schedules and items by category - Get D-day reminders and log dates with simple memos - Set item replacement dates and see how many days are left - Dark mode support
Countdown
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Countdown is the warmest, simplest way to count down to the moments that matter in your life. Waiting for a trip? Studying for an exam? Trying not to forget a birthday? Countdown lets you organize your goals into categories and see, at a glance, exactly how much time is left for each one. FEATURES โข Unlimited categories (Travel, Health, Career, Family, and more) โข Countdown to each goal in days, hours, and minutes โข Reminders โ get notified as your goal approaches โข Progress summary โ see how far you've come โข Personal notes โ remember why you chose this goal โข A warm, calm, distraction-free design WHY COUNTDOWN? Skip the cluttered planners and busy calendars. Countdown helps you focus on what actually matters, all counted down in one simple place. Countdown is free to start. Track up to 5 active countdowns at no cost. For unlimited countdowns and data export, we offer a one-time, affordable Pro upgrade โ no subscription, no surprise charges. Add your first goal today, and take one step closer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note at none against Countdown's 1. Note also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Note ships an update every 3 days, Countdown every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note | Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niftify Lab | Selcuk ALBUT |
In-app purchases
Note
No in-app purchases
Countdown
- Countdown Pro$3.99









