# Countdown vs BreakUp?

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 2 weeks against BreakUp?'s every 2 months. BreakUp?'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and BreakUp? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, BreakUp? every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | BreakUp? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) | [梦亭 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853717877) |

## 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 |


### BreakUp?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakup/id6758050263)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Analysis Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| AI Analysis Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is BreakUp? free?

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

### Do Countdown or BreakUp? have ads?

Neither Countdown nor BreakUp? shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and BreakUp? every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and BreakUp? on September 7, 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.*