Comparison

Countdown vs DESEO VPN

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Track every important day in one place: create it, personalize it, get reminded, and watch it live from a widget. - Birthdays, anniversaries, trips, exams — a custom emoji, color, pattern and border for every event - Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets - Live countdown in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen (Live Activity) - Add a new event from Control Center with one tap - Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free event creation - Keep a one-line journal for each event, one thought per day - Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly recurring events - Reminders at the moment, a day before and a week before Premium includes unlimited events, every theme and photo option, advanced widget styles, alternate icons, cross-device iCloud backup and an ad-free experience. The annual subscription includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DESEO VPN

This app provides a secure VPN connection with location selection and subscription management. It uses built-in IKEv2/IPsec for reliable connections on iPhones and iPads. Manage your account and subscription easily within the app.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN connection
  • Location selection
  • Subscription management
  • Built-in IKEv2/IPsec
  • Account management
  • Restore purchases
Features
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Your connection. Your choice. DESEO brings VPN connection, location selection and subscription management into one place on iPhone and iPad. CONNECT WITH CONTROL Sign in to your DESEO account, choose an available location and start your VPN connection. See when the app is connecting, connected or disconnected, and stop the connection from Home. BUILT-IN IKEv2 On iPhone and iPad, DESEO connects with IKEv2/IPsec using Apple's built-in VPN configuration. Your device asks for permission before adding a VPN configuration. YOUR ACCOUNT AND SUBSCRIPTION Manage access through your DESEO account. Restore Purchases is available for an existing App Store subscription. Available plans, local prices and any eligible introductory offer are shown in the app and confirmed by the App Store before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. KNOW WHAT A VPN DOES A VPN encrypts traffic through its tunnel and changes the network address websites see. It does not prevent every form of tracking, remove malware or make accounts you sign into anonymous. Connection performance and available locations depend on network and service conditions. Privacy Policy: https://deseovpn.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://deseovpn.com/terms Support: https://deseovpn.com/contact

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
DESEO VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DESEO VPN at none against Countdown's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DESEO VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, DESEO VPN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Countdown versus DESEO VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownDESEO VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAtakan Cengiz KURTHAUS GROUP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Countdown Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Countdown Premium Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
2 purchases

DESEO VPN

Subscriptions2
  • Deseo Plus$11.991 Month
  • Deseo Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DESEO VPN free?
DESEO VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or DESEO VPN have ads?
Countdown shows ads; DESEO VPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or DESEO VPN?
Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and DESEO VPN every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 31, 2026 and DESEO VPN on November 6, 2026.

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