# Countdown Maps vs NephiCalm

The clearest difference is price: NephiCalm at Free against Countdown Maps's $2.99. NephiCalm also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (566 vs 22). Countdown Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (69% vs 49%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NephiCalm is free to download; Countdown Maps costs $2.99 up front. NephiCalm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Countdown Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NephiCalm has 566 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Countdown Maps's written reviews are positive against 49% of NephiCalm's.

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, NephiCalm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Maps | NephiCalm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-maps/id824062263/reviews)** | [4.1 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #175 |
| Size | 20 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/824062266) | [Carlyn Joy Apanitan Dela Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741928668) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-maps/id824062263)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

Easily track missionaries, including family and friends, with detailed information like photos, service dates, and contact addresses. Visualize their progress on a map and share updates effortlessly. Sync your data across devices for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Track multiple missionaries, View missionary photos and details, Visualize service progress on a map, Manage transfer information, Share missionary contact details, Sync data across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NephiCalm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nephicalm-scripture-stories/id6741806941)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Unwind with narrated scripture stories from the Book of Mormon, enhanced by soothing background sounds. Find inner peace, comfort, and strengthen your faith with short, uplifting audio tales designed for reflection and a peaceful bedtime routine.

**Highlights:** Narrated Book of Mormon stories, Soothing background ASMR sounds, Short, uplifting audio tales, Stories sorted by themes, Bedtime stories for kids, High-quality audio narration, Light & dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| Nephicalm 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Nephicalm 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Calming and soothing voice
- 👍 Enjoyable and uplifting content
- 🎶 Relaxing background sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No free version available
- 🤖 AI-generated pronunciation issues
- ⏱️ Short story lengths not ideal for sleep

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect charges and billing issues
- Inconsistent name pronunciation within stories

**Requested features**

- Playlist and continuous playback options
- More story content and voice options
- Correct pronunciation of names


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Maps free?

Countdown Maps costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NephiCalm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Maps or NephiCalm?

Countdown Maps is rated higher. Countdown Maps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while NephiCalm averages 4.1 from 566 ratings.

### Do Countdown Maps or NephiCalm have ads?

Neither Countdown Maps nor NephiCalm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Maps or NephiCalm?

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, and NephiCalm every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Maps was updated on September 21, 2026 and NephiCalm on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Countdown Maps or NephiCalm?

Countdown Maps currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and NephiCalm at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*