# Countdown vs Jotzi

The clearest difference is rating: Jotzi at 5.0 against Countdown's 4.6. Jotzi also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Countdown's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Jotzi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jotzi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, Jotzi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Jotzi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until-widget/id6768804877/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotzi-reminders-that-stick/id6789206579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hello Good Day LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720039558) | [Ocoee Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784049772) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until-widget/id6768804877)

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Offers a free tier with essential features and a premium upgrade for advanced visualizations and integrations. Designed for a calm, glanceable experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns and count-ups, Home-screen widget, Customizable visualizations, Workdays-only counting, Pattern dates for floating holidays, Apple Calendar sync, Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Premium (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Jotzi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotzi-reminders-that-stick/id6789206579)

Capture fleeting thoughts, tasks, and ideas with a gentle reminder system. Build smart loops for ongoing projects, save inspirations, and create automated routines to manage your day without added pressure.

**Highlights:** Simple reminder capture, Smart Loops for unfinished tasks, Sparks for saved thoughts, Reminder Recipes for routines, Private Vault preview, Apple Watch companion features

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jotzi Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Jotzi Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jotzi free?

Jotzi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Jotzi?

Jotzi is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Jotzi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Jotzi have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Jotzi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Jotzi?

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, and Jotzi every 3 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 10, 2026 and Jotzi on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*