# StarType vs Simple CountDown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple CountDown at none against StarType's 3. Simple CountDown also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). StarType's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarType sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple CountDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarType | Simple CountDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cihat Salik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819820065) | [Ly Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687270362) |

## What reviewers say

### StarType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startype-handwriting-fonts/id6747320692)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarType Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| StarType Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| StarType Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Simple CountDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-countdown-widget-and-day/id6779969152)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarType free?

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

### Is Simple CountDown free?

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

### Do StarType or Simple CountDown have ads?

Simple CountDown shows ads; StarType does not.

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