# Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Countdown's 0%. Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) | [Oluwadunsin Agbolabori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836054537) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108)

Visually track upcoming events with a unique battery-style progress indicator. Offers customizable widgets, smart reminders, and instant calendar import. Designed for privacy and offline use, it helps you stay motivated by seeing time fill up towards your goals.

**Highlights:** Battery-style progress visualization, Multiple home screen widget styles, Lock screen widget support, Customizable smart reminders, Instant calendar event import, Private and offline functionality, Color and icon customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown on September 17, 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.*