# Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown's 4.3. Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364/reviews)** | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6757253343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) | [UIX APP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865592673) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364)

Easily track important life events with a visually appealing countdown and reminder app. Set custom alerts and personalize your experience with various display options. Add unlimited events and enjoy a beautiful, full-screen view of your upcoming moments.

**Highlights:** Beautiful countdown experience, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Custom appearance options, Flexible event settings, Unlimited events, Full-screen event view

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### 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 4.8 out of 5 from 4 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 every 2 weeks, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 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.*