Comparison

Football Countdown vs The Host

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

Head to head
About

Football Countdown

Test your football knowledge in this fast-paced trivia game. Answer as many questions as possible within a 30-second time limit to build your score and unlock new levels. New question packs are added regularly to keep the challenge fresh.

Highlights
  • Time-trial gameplay
  • Multiple quiz themes
  • Rewarded hints
  • No account required
  • New question packs
  • Versus mode coming soon
Features
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Football Countdown is a football trivia time-trial game. Name as many answers as you can in 30 seconds to build your score and reach the target. Complete levels to unlock more. Whether you have 60 seconds or a full commute, test your football knowledge. New question packs are added over time. Features: - Time‑trial gameplay: 30 seconds on the clock, a clear target to beat. - Multiple quiz themes: Appearances, Goals, Assists, Nationalities - Optional rewarded hints when you’re stuck - No account required - New question packs added over time - Versus mode coming soon

About

The Host

Features
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THE HOST – Create. Compete. Dominate. THE HOST is a fast-paced multiplayer trivia game where you don’t just answer questions — you create them. Every game is different, every challenge is personal, and every winner is decided by creativity, speed, and judgement. Whether you’re hosting a game night, testing friends, or running competitive lobbies, THE HOST puts YOU in control. HOW IT WORKS One player becomes The Host The Host creates a custom question or uses one of the built-in sample questions Players race to answer under pressure The Host judges the best answer First to win the required rounds becomes champion No two games are ever the same. CREATE YOUR OWN QUESTIONS You’re never locked into fixed trivia. Create your own questions around football, sports, or any topic your group enjoys Use sample questions for inspiration Turn simple prompts into intense challenges Make every round feel personal and competitive Your creativity controls the game. FAST, COMPETITIVE & SOCIAL Real-time multiplayer lobbies Fast timers and pressure gameplay Competitive round-based wins Instant reactions and live judgement Perfect for parties, friends and groups BE THE JUDGE Unlike traditional trivia games, THE HOST lets you decide the winner. Not every answer is black and white — sometimes creativity, humour, or bold thinking deserves the win. BUILT TO GROW THE HOST is currently focused on football and sports-style challenges, with flexibility built in to support new themes, modes, and ideas through future updates. FAIR, SAFE & FUN No cheating Private lobbies Friend-based gameplay Safe and family-friendly experience If you love creativity, competition, and fast thinking, THE HOST is your game. Download now and show everyone who really dominates.

Screenshots

Football Countdown3 screens
The Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Football Countdown at every 9 days against The Host's every 3 months. The Host's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Football Countdown ships an update every 9 days, The Host every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Football Countdown versus The Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootball CountdownThe Host
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNom App LtdShivam Patel

In-app purchases

None

Football Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

The Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Football Countdown free?
Football Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Host free?
The Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Football Countdown or The Host have ads?
Both Football Countdown and The Host show ads.
Which is updated more often, Football Countdown or The Host?
Football Countdown ships an update every 9 days, and The Host every 3 months. Most recently, Football Countdown was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Host on November 5, 2026.

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