# Countdown Maps vs Latter Study

The clearest difference is price: Latter Study at Free against Countdown Maps's $2.99. Latter Study also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Countdown Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Latter Study is free to download; Countdown Maps costs $2.99 up front. Latter Study sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Latter Study holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Countdown Maps's written reviews are positive against 64% of Latter Study's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, Latter Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Maps | Latter Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-maps/id824062263/reviews) | **[4.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latter-study-come-follow-me/id6746012386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/824062266) | [Crescent Developments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814758621) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Maps

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Latter Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latter-study-come-follow-me/id6746012386)

Engage in daily gospel learning with interactive scripture lessons and an AI-powered lesson builder. Track your study progress with a visual faith tree and share your journey with family. Designed for consistent spiritual growth and structured learning.

**Highlights:** Interactive daily scripture lessons, AI-powered lesson plan generator, Study streak tracking with visual growth, Family sharing for up to 5 people, Offline lesson access, Distraction-free design

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Latter Study Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Latter Study Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Maps free?

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

### Is Latter Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Maps or Latter Study?

Latter Study is rated higher. Countdown Maps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Latter Study averages 4.6 from 59 ratings.

### Do Countdown Maps or Latter Study have ads?

Neither Countdown Maps nor Latter Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Maps or Latter Study?

Countdown Maps ships an update every 4 months, and Latter Study every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Maps was updated on October 8, 2026 and Latter Study on October 20, 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.*