# Preload vs VI Countdown

Preload and VI Countdown are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Preload | VI Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vi-countdown-widgets-and-lock/id6808648895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loic BAECHLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880978283) | [Baptiste Penel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808648897) |

## What reviewers say

### Preload

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preload-games-countdown/id6782103315)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VI Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vi-countdown-widgets-and-lock/id6808648895)

Track the days, hours, and minutes until a highly anticipated game release. Customize your device's home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island with various visual styles and notifications.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown widgets, Home screen and lock screen integration, Dynamic Island support, Second-by-second countdown, Milestone and daily notifications, Multiple visual themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Preload free?

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

### Is VI Countdown free?

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

### Do Preload or VI Countdown have ads?

Neither Preload nor VI Countdown shows ads.

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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.*