Comparison

Countdown vs Chart Race

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Create visually appealing event trackers for your important dates, from weddings to birthdays. Add these customizable widgets to your Home and Lock Screens for instant visibility. Receive timely alerts and track progress with unique counting modes.

Highlights
  • Customizable event styles
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Precise event alerts
  • Count 'days since' milestones
  • Smart repeats for recurring events
  • Custom icons and photos
Features
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Your next big moment—always in view. Create beautiful event trackers with customizable styles, add them to the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and watch the days melt away. What you can do: - Plan life events: wedding, birthday, anniversary, vacation, Christmas, retirement, D-Day at work, and more. - Choose a look that fits: minimal, bold, pastel, photo-based, or progress rings. - Place glanceable modules on the Home Screen and Lock Screen for instant access. - Get precise alerts before an event starts (hours, days, or weeks ahead). - Count “days since” past milestones to celebrate streaks and wins. - Privacy by design: your data stays on your devices. Power features: - Smart repeats for birthdays and anniversaries. - Custom icons, emojis, and photos per event. - Color themes and gradients, including dark mode tuned palettes. - Flexible units: days, weeks, or a compact “D-X” style. - “Count up” mode for tracking time since key moments. Perfect for: Birthday reminder, anniversary tracker, day counter, vacation planning, cruise prep, workday milestones, study goals, fitness streaks, holiday planning, and “days since” motivation. Why people stick with it Fast setup, tasteful styles, clean layout, and modules that look great on both the Home Screen and Lock Screen—so your next milestone stays top of mind.

About

Chart Race

Transform raw data into dynamic bar chart race videos for social media. Easily import CSV files, customize visuals, and export in various formats. Perfect for creators, educators, and analysts.

Highlights
  • CSV data import
  • Horizontal & vertical video export
  • Smart animation preview
  • Full visual customization
  • 2D and 3D perspectives
  • High-quality video export
  • On-device data processing
Features
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Turn boring numbers into exciting Bar Chart Races! Chart Race is the easiest tool to create viral data visualization videos directly on your device. Whether you want to visualize historical data, sports statistics, or financial trends – just import your data and watch them race. KEY FEATURES: • Easy Import: Load your own CSV files (supports discrete and cumulative data). • Horizontal & Vertical Export: Create videos in Landscape (16:9) for YouTube or Portrait (9:16) for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. • Smart Preview: See your animation immediately without rendering. • Full Customization: Adjust colors, image-label upload, animation speed, bar count, and layouts. • Seamlessly toggle between a clean 2D minimalist look and a powerful 3D perspective. • Video Export: Save your charts as high-quality videos to share on Social Media. • Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. No cloud upload required. PERFECT FOR: • Content Creators & YouTubers • Teachers & Students • Data Analysts FREE VERSION VS. PRO VERSION: The app is free to download and try. • Free Version: Includes a watermark on exported videos and limits the number of data rows. • Pro Version (One-time purchase): Removes the watermark completely and allows unlimited data rows.

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Chart Race4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 5.0 against Chart Race's 1.0. Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Chart Race's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Chart Race sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, Chart Race every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Countdown versus Chart Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownChart Race
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAleksei KamenevStefan Hergert

Customer experience

Countdown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chart Race

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chart Race

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chart Race free?
Chart Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown or Chart Race?
Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chart Race averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Countdown or Chart Race have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Chart Race shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Chart Race?
Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chart Race every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 30, 2026 and Chart Race on October 30, 2026.

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