# Countdown by Dots vs Ahead

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Countdown by Dots at 13.0 against Ahead's 18.1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown by Dots | Ahead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-dots-event-timer/id6759834773/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ahead-countdown-widgets/id6788463710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shubham Nehul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777391206) | [Just About Normal, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868105117) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown by Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-dots-event-timer/id6759834773)

This app helps you track important upcoming dates with a visually appealing, minimalist design. It allows you to count down to birthdays, vacations, holidays, and other special moments, keeping you organized and motivated.

**Highlights:** Minimal dot-based countdowns, Track birthdays and events, Visualize progress and remaining days, Daily notifications and reminders, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Countdown by Dots free?

Countdown by Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ahead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown by Dots or Ahead?

Countdown by Dots and Ahead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown by Dots or Ahead have ads?

Neither Countdown by Dots nor Ahead shows ads.

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