Comparison

Countdown vs Momento

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Time passes quietly. Memento Calendar makes it visible. See your year as a grid of days. Filled squares show the days behind you; open squares show the time still ahead. No noise, no streaks, no pressureβ€”just a clear view of where you are. Track: β€’ Your year, month, or week at a glance β€’ Custom timelines for projects, seasons, goals, and milestones β€’ Multiple timelines in one calm, focused view β€’ A Home Screen widget that keeps your timeline visible β€’ Dark mode and flexible grid colors β€’ Local-first data with no account required Memento Calendar is for people who want awareness, not another productivity system. It does not ask you to check in, build a streak, or follow a plan. It simply turns time into a visual grid so you can notice itβ€”and choose how to use what remains. Built with Stoic simplicity in mind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Momento

Features
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Momento is a simple, powerful way to track time β€” for your year and for the moments that matter. See your year visualised with a clean progress grid, showing: β€’ Days completed β€’ Days remaining β€’ Percentage of the year complete Create personal moments β€” birthdays, trips, goals, or events β€” and track them the same way with clear countdowns and progress views. Key features β€’ Year progress tracker with grid visuals and percentage complete β€’ Moment countdowns with days left, days completed, and progress β€’ Widgets for both your year and your moments β€’ Custom colours for pages and widgets β€’ Local-only storage β€” your data stays on your device Widgets that keep you focused Add widgets to your Home Screen to see your year or important moments at a glance. Choose colours and styles that fit your setup. Simple by design Momento is built to be fast, distraction-free, and easy to use β€” no accounts, no tracking, no clutter. Premium Unlock premium features with a one-time lifetime purchase. Track time with intention. See your progress. Focus on what’s next. Privacy Policy: https://koidevelopments.com/momento/privacy Terms of Service: https://koidevelopments.com/momento/terms

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Momento4 screens

Verdict

The call

Countdown and Momento are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Momento sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Momento fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Countdown versus Momento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownMomento
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperILYAS TORUNKOI Ventures Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Memento Calendar Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Momento

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Momento free?
Momento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Momento have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Momento shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Momento?
Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Momento fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 28, 2026 and Momento on October 28, 2026.

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