Comparison

Countdowns vs Better Half

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdowns

Track upcoming events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Visualize your time with beautiful widgets and sync across all your Apple devices. Organize events with lists and receive custom notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown and count-up timers
  • Gorgeous, colorful widgets
  • Unlimited number of timers
  • Repeating timers
  • Calendar event import
  • iCloud sync
  • Custom notifications
Features
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Countdowns helps you count down to something you're looking forward to, whether that's a wedding, birthday, or new iPhone! Need to count up from it instead? No problem! Designed to be more than a timer app, Countdowns is great for keeping tabs on how long it is until something, or how long it is since it happened. Count up from the last time you had a cigarette and down to your next cookie — if it happened in the past or is happening in the future, Countdowns keeps track of the time so you don't need to. Countdowns can keep your timers running no matter where you are. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, Countdowns can sync your timers between your devices so you're always up to speed. As a free download, Countdowns offers the following features: - Gorgeous, colorful widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - An unlimited number of countdowns. - Repeating timers which are perfect for birthdays and similar events. - Siri & Shortcuts integrations. - Support for importing events from calendars, reminders, and contacts. - Multiple unit options (days, weeks, etc.) and icons to make your countdown your very own. - Dark mode. - And more! An optional monthly, annual, or one-time in-app purchase unlocks additional features, including: - iCloud support to keep all of your timers in sync across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. - A compact display mode so you can see more timers at once. - Lists so you can more easily organize your timers — put all of your birthday timers in a list, for example. - Directional indicators so you always know whether a timer is counting up or down. - Custom notifications and sounds so you'll never miss a timer again. - Archive function that saves old timers. Countdowns subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.countdowns-app.com/policies

About

Better Half

This app helps couples track special dates, send heartfelt messages, and understand their compatibility. It offers personalized profiles, countdowns for events, and smart notifications to make relationships more memorable. Enjoy full functionality offline and discover unique messages for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Personalized couple profiles
  • Special date tracking and countdowns
  • Over 650 unique messages
  • Smart event reminders
  • Horoscope compatibility insights
  • Apple Watch and iPhone widgets
Features
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Better Half: Celebrate Every Moment with Your Loved One Are you looking for the perfect app to keep track of all your special days, from birthdays to anniversaries, right at your fingertips? How about finding the perfect message for any occasion easily? Whether it’s an apology, a sweet good morning note, or a romantic message to show your love, Better Half has you covered with over 650 unique messages across 9 categories. Everything you need to make your relationship even more memorable is just a tap away. Features You’ll Love: • Personalized Profile: Create a unique profile for you and your partner to celebrate your love. • Love Tracker: Celebrate your love journey by easily tracking every special moment, from your first kiss to anniversaries and beyond. Keep a record of all the meaningful milestones that make your relationship unique, ensuring no important date is ever forgotten. • Countdown: Set and track custom dates for events, holidays, plans, and more! Whether it’s an upcoming vacation or a special celebration, keep track of the countdown in days, weeks, months, or even hours, ensuring you’re always prepared for your important occasions. • Smart Notifications: Get reminders for those important moments so that you can plan the perfect surprise or celebration. • Express Your Love: Send heartfelt, thoughtfully crafted messages filled with beautiful words, designed to make your partner feel deeply cherished, appreciated, and truly special in every way. • Horoscope Compatibility: Understand how your zodiac signs align in different aspects of your relationship, from communication and sexuality to common interests. • Apple Watch Integration: Stay connected with your love on the go by tracking your special dates right from your wrist. • iPhone Home Screen Widget/Today’s Extension Widget: Quickly check your love milestones right from your home screen! • iMessage Ready: Send sweet, romantic, funny, and more messages across various categories via iMessage directly from the app. Message Categories to Make Every Moment Memorable: • Love • Yearning • Funny • Birthday • Anniversary • Quotes • Apologies • Good Morning • Good Night Why Better Half? Whether you’re celebrating a first date or a 10th anniversary, Better Half has everything you need to make those moments unforgettable with ease. Download now, and make every day with your loved one even more special. No internet? No problem! Enjoy full functionality offline. Have suggestions for us? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out via email at info@mobilegion.com.tr Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdowns4 screens
Better Half4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdowns at 9.4K against Better Half's 130. Countdowns also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Better Half's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Better Half sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdowns against 4.6 for Better Half. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdowns has 9.4K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 69% of Better Half's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, Better Half every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdowns versus Better Half: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownsBetter Half
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better4.6 (130 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better68.5% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better130
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCMobilegion Yazılım Tasarım Ve Bilisim Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi

Customer experience

Countdowns

All ratings9,382 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.7%

Better Half

All ratings130 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative25.9%

Bugs and requests

Countdowns

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Countdowns not displaying correctly
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow reordering of countdowns
  • Improve recurring event handling
  • Add more customization options
  • Provide full-screen countdown view
  • Implement more notification options

Better Half

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Countdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
11 purchases

Better Half

Subscriptions4
  • Better Half - Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Better Half - Annual$4.991 Year
  • Better Half - Annual$10.991 Year
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  • Better Half - Annual7 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time7
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Additional Days$0.99
  • Forgiveness Message Pack$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Good Morning Message Pack$0.99
  • Good Night Message Pack$0.99
  • Additional Countdowns$0.99
  • Premium Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Countdowns free?
Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better Half free?
Better Half is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdowns or Better Half?
Countdowns is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Better Half averages 4.6 from 130 ratings.
Do Countdowns or Better Half have ads?
Both Countdowns and Better Half show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdowns or Better Half?
Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, and Better Half every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 26, 2026 and Better Half on September 22, 2026.

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