Comparison

JustCountdown vs Stardate Clock

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

Head to head
About

JustCountdown

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JustCountdown is a focused, elegant countdown timer designed for Apple Watch. Set a target date and time, then glance at your progress from your watch face with a responsive complication. Whether you’re counting down to a trip, a deadline, or a special event, JustCountdown keeps you on track with clear, compact time displays. Highlights • Simple setup: pick a date and time directly on your watch • Smart complication: updates more frequently as your event approaches • Multiple formats: tap the countdown to cycle through views (compact, full units, decimal years/months, weeks+days) • Favourites: star important targets — they stay pinned and won’t be cleared • Recent targets: quickly reuse events you’ve set before • Thoughtful design: readable typography, smooth layout on all watch sizes Why it’s great • Glanceable: see what matters, right from your watch face • Reliable: designed to be power‑friendly while staying informative • Private: no accounts, no tracking — everything stays on your device Notes • Works with supported watch faces and complication slots. • Secret feature: you can also count UP from dates and times in the past!

About

Stardate Clock

Features
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Stardate Clock brings a futuristic twist to timekeeping on Apple Watch. Display a continuously updating fictional stardate directly on your watch and add it to supported watch face complications for quick access throughout the day. Choose from multiple stardate calculation styles inspired by different eras of science-fiction storytelling and customise the experience to match your preference. Features • Live stardate display on Apple Watch • Watch face complications and widgets • Multiple stardate eras and calculation styles • Clean, space-inspired design • Lightweight and battery-friendly • Works independently on Apple Watch Whether you're a lifelong science-fiction fan or simply enjoy futuristic technology, Stardate Clock adds a unique and imaginative way to experience the passage of time. Disclaimer: Stardate Clock is an independent fan-created utility. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Paramount Global, CBS Studios, or the Star Trek franchise.

Verdict

The call

JustCountdown and Stardate Clock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JustCountdown versus Stardate Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustCountdownStardate Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn HealyChristopher Dawes

In-app purchases

None

JustCountdown

No in-app purchases

None

Stardate Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustCountdown free?
JustCountdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stardate Clock free?
Stardate Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustCountdown or Stardate Clock have ads?
Neither JustCountdown nor Stardate Clock shows ads.

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