# Countdowns by DGR Labs vs Ahead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ahead at none against Countdowns by DGR Labs's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns by DGR Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ahead asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdowns by DGR Labs against 5.0 for Ahead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns by DGR Labs | Ahead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-countdown-widgets/id6788463710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DGR Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872445279) | [Just About Normal, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868105117) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns by DGR Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780)

Create visually appealing countdowns for any event, from trips to birthdays. Keep track of upcoming milestones with customizable backgrounds and widgets. The app also offers smart alerts and iCloud sync for a seamless experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable backgrounds, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar and contact import, Smart alerts, iCloud sync, Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Ahead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-countdown-widgets/id6788463710)

Easily track upcoming events like trips, birthdays, and holidays with customizable countdowns. Display these important dates on your home screen with glanceable widgets, so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Recurring countdowns, Built-in holiday calendars, Customizable card styling, Home screen widgets, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns by DGR Labs free?

Countdowns by DGR Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ahead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns by DGR Labs or Ahead?

Countdowns by DGR Labs and Ahead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdowns by DGR Labs or Ahead have ads?

Neither Countdowns by DGR Labs nor Ahead shows ads.

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