# Closer vs Happy Halloween Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Closer at none against Happy Halloween Countdown's shown. Closer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Happy Halloween Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Closer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Happy Halloween Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Closer ships an update every 9 days, Happy Halloween Countdown every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Closer | Happy Halloween Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-halloween-countdown/id6789959729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIVA APPS YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778730135) | [No Chains Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783111663) |

## What reviewers say

### Closer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closer-countdown-widget/id6779672315)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Closer Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Closer Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Happy Halloween Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-halloween-countdown/id6789959729)

This app provides a fun and family-friendly countdown to Halloween with charming themed scenes and widgets. It offers live updates in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, culminating in a special celebration on Halloween night. A premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks additional customization options.

**Highlights:** Live countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Home and Lock Screen widgets, Family-safe cartoon scenes, Special Halloween night celebration, Unlockable background themes, Customizable countdown picture

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Closer free?

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

### Is Happy Halloween Countdown free?

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

### Do Closer or Happy Halloween Countdown have ads?

Happy Halloween Countdown shows ads; Closer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Closer or Happy Halloween Countdown?

Closer ships an update every 9 days, and Happy Halloween Countdown every 3 days. Most recently, Closer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Happy Halloween Countdown on October 24, 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.*