# Countdown vs WaveTalk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveTalk at none against Countdown's 15. WaveTalk also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. WaveTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, WaveTalk weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | WaveTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) | [jose junior](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781944295) |

## 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 |


### WaveTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavetalk/id6783981032)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is WaveTalk free?

WaveTalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown or WaveTalk have ads?

Neither Countdown nor WaveTalk shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and WaveTalk weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and WaveTalk on September 18, 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.*