# Countdowns vs Better Half

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | Better Half |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-widgets-and-timer/id917514700/reviews)** | [4.6 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-half-my-dating-tracker/id1050989229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Mobilegion Yazılım Tasarım Ve Bilisim Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165588752) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-widgets-and-timer/id917514700)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdowns Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Countdowns Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable countdowns
- 💡 Customizable countdown settings
- 🔒 Syncs across devices via iCloud
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not always updating automatically
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Better Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-half-my-dating-tracker/id1050989229)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Half - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Better Half - Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Better Half - Annual | $10.99 | per year |
| Better Half - Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forgiveness Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Morning Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Night Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Countdowns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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