# Exam Countdown vs Highway Code ZWE

The clearest difference is rating: Exam Countdown at 4.7 against Highway Code ZWE's 3.8. Exam Countdown also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). Highway Code ZWE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exam Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Highway Code ZWE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exam Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exam Countdown has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Exam Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, Highway Code ZWE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exam Countdown | Highway Code ZWE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-school-and-uni/id873279955/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-code-zwe/id1526788393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 102 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Kudzai Felix Mawoneke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526788395) |

## What reviewers say

### Exam Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-school-and-uni/id873279955)

This app helps students, teachers, and schools keep track of important dates. It provides countdown timers for exams, tests, and coursework deadlines, with options for reminders and sharing progress with others. Users can organize their academic schedule and stay on top of their responsibilities.

**Highlights:** Countdown timers for exams and tests, Unlimited exam countdowns, Color-coded exams, Icon customization, Share countdowns with others, Add notes to exams, Basic and detailed notifications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $5.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for organizing exams
- 🎨 Customizable with colors and icons
- ⏱️ Countdown timer for exams
- 🎯 Tracks completed exams
- 🆓 Free with optional premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited customization options in free version
- 🔋 High battery consumption reported
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after device change
- Subscription not working as expected
- Loading screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar view
- Sync with device calendar
- Customizable exam reminders
- Widget support
- More icons and color options


### Highway Code ZWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-code-zwe/id1526788393)

Prepare for your Zimbabwean driver's license theoretical test with practice quizzes. Covers essential road rules applicable to Zimbabwe and potentially other countries.

**Highlights:** Practice quizzes for driver's license test, Covers Zimbabwean road rules, Useful for other countries, Assists theoretical test preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Quizzes | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exam Countdown free?

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

### Is Highway Code ZWE free?

Highway Code ZWE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Exam Countdown or Highway Code ZWE?

Exam Countdown is rated higher. Exam Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Highway Code ZWE averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Exam Countdown or Highway Code ZWE have ads?

Exam Countdown shows ads; Highway Code ZWE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exam Countdown or Highway Code ZWE?

Exam Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and Highway Code ZWE every 2 months. Most recently, Exam Countdown was updated on October 21, 2026 and Highway Code ZWE on September 30, 2026.

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