Comparison

Hooray vs anyCountdown

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

Head to head
About

Hooray

Features
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Open Hooray and instantly see what the world is celebrating today. From World Nutella Day to International Friendship Day, from Mother's Day countdowns to quirky holidays you never knew existed — Hooray puts a smile on your screen, every single day. WHAT MAKES HOORAY DIFFERENT - A curated collection of 80+ special days across 6 categories: Family, Relationships, Religious, Food, Animals, and Fun & Curious. - Beautiful countdown cards show exactly how many days until each celebration — so you always have something to look forward to. - A full calendar view lets you browse month by month and discover what's coming up. - Filter by category, search by name, and sort by date or A-Z to find exactly what you're looking for. - Detailed pages for every special day with upcoming dates for the next 5 years. BUILT WITH CARE Hooray is made by an indie developer who believes apps should respect your time and your privacy. - 100% free — no subscription, no in-app purchases - No account required — just open and enjoy - No ads — ever - Fully offline — works without internet - Lightweight — no bloat, no tracking, no nonsense - Available in English and Italian If Hooray puts a smile on your face, a rating on the App Store means the world. Thank you for supporting indie apps.

About

anyCountdown

This widget app helps you visualize important upcoming dates with customizable designs. Track events like weddings, birthdays, and holidays directly on your Home and Lock Screens. It offers a variety of themes and personalization options, with an option to count up after an event occurs.

Highlights
  • Customizable Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Over 30 hand-crafted widget styles
  • Count-up mode for past events
  • Personalize with own photos, fonts, and colors
  • No sign-in required
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
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Every big moment deserves a beautiful countdown. Countdown is the widget app that puts your most important days front and centre on your Home Screen and Lock Screen — stunning, glanceable, and always up to date. Whether you are counting down to your wedding day, the arrival of a new baby, a dream holiday, a big exam, or retirement, Countdown turns any date into a beautiful widget you will look forward to seeing every time you pick up your phone. BEAUTIFUL WIDGETS FOR EVERY OCCASION Countdown offers more than 30 hand-crafted widget styles, from elegant wedding florals and botanical watercolours to bold minimalist type, K-pop fan themes, anime-inspired designs, and even memento mori styles for the philosophically inclined. There is a theme for every personality and every event. Widgets live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so your countdown is always visible without opening the app. Choose from small, medium, and large sizes to fit your layout perfectly. EVENTS WE LOVE Wedding and engagement countdowns. Baby due dates and pregnancy milestones. Birthday and anniversary reminders. Christmas and New Year anticipation. Graduation day. Retirement. Next holiday or cruise. Exam dates. Sobriety milestones. The start of a new school year. Any date that matters to you. COUNT UP AS WELL AS DOWN Once your event arrives, Countdown does not go dark. Switch to count-up mode and watch the days, months, and years accumulate since that special moment — perfect for tracking how long you have been married, how old your child is, or how long you have maintained a healthy streak. NO SIGN-IN REQUIRED Countdown does not ask for an account, an email address, or a subscription. Open the app, create your event, pick a theme, and your widget is live. Your data syncs automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud. PERSONALISE EVERYTHING Add your own photos as widget backgrounds. Choose fonts, colours, and layouts. Give each countdown a name. Whether you want something romantic and ornate or clean and modern, you will find the perfect look. FREE AND PRO Countdown is free to download and use. Upgrade to Pro for a one-time payment of $9.99 to unlock all widget styles and future updates. Individual theme packs are also available for $3.99 each if you prefer to pick only what you love. There is no subscription, no hidden cost, and no data harvesting. Pay once, enjoy forever. START YOUR COUNTDOWN TODAY Your wedding is getting closer. Your baby is almost here. The holiday you have been planning for months is nearly in reach. Download Countdown and make every day feel like it counts. Terms of Use: https://markg.app/apps/countdown/terms Privacy Policy: https://markg.app/apps/countdown/privacy

Screenshots

Hooray4 screens
anyCountdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: anyCountdown at Free against Hooray's $3.99. anyCountdown also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Hooray's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

anyCountdown is free to download; Hooray costs $3.99 up front. anyCountdown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Hooray asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooray ships an update every 2 months, anyCountdown every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hooray versus anyCountdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoorayanyCountdown
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB696 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco TiniTu Hoang

In-app purchases

None

Hooray

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

anyCountdown

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Hooray free?
Hooray costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is anyCountdown free?
anyCountdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hooray or anyCountdown have ads?
Neither Hooray nor anyCountdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hooray or anyCountdown?
Hooray ships an update every 2 months, and anyCountdown every 6 days. Most recently, Hooray was updated on October 31, 2026 and anyCountdown on October 31, 2026.

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