# Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.3 against Countdown's 3.5. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 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) | **[4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6757253343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) | [UIX APP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865592673) |

## 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-widget/id6757253343)

Visually personalize your home screen with custom widgets that count down to or up from important dates. Choose from various styles, customize backgrounds and colors, and set recurring events. Share snapshots of your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Widget-first design, Customizable widget styles, Count down to or up from dates, Repeat yearly events, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Shareable countdown snapshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Countdowns — Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Countdowns — Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Countdowns — Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Countdowns — Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Countdowns — Lifetime | $89.99 | 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 4.3 from 13 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 weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown on September 27, 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.*