# Countdown vs CountFree

The clearest difference is rating: CountFree at 5.0 against Countdown's 4.3. Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and CountFree sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountFree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update weekly, CountFree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountFree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6757253343/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countfree-countdown-widget/id6758019992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UIX APP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865592673) | [Matthew Kriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/908666211) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### CountFree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countfree-countdown-widget/id6758019992)

Track important future events and past milestones with customizable widgets displayed directly on your home screen. Choose from multiple themes and sizes to personalize your countdowns and count-ups. All features are available without ads or paywalls.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns and count-ups, Unlimited home screen widgets, Multiple widget sizes, Four customizable themes, Progress bars, Custom emoji support, Real-time home screen updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheers | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Five | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standing Ovation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is CountFree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or CountFree?

CountFree is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CountFree averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or CountFree have ads?

Neither Countdown nor CountFree shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and CountFree every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on August 13, 2026 and CountFree on September 25, 2026.

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