# Countdowns vs The Simple 30 Day Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Simple 30 Day Countdown at none against Countdowns's 6. The Simple 30 Day Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Countdowns's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Simple 30 Day Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Simple 30 Day Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdowns has 9.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | The Simple 30 Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-widgets-and-timer/id917514700/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Mats Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389712893) |

## 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


### The Simple 30 Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082)

This minimalist timer allows you to set countdowns for up to 30 days. It's designed for simplicity and speed, offering a completely ad-free experience for tracking your important events.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer up to 30 days, Simple and fast interface, Completely ad-free, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns free?

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

### Is The Simple 30 Day Countdown free?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while The Simple 30 Day Countdown averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Countdowns or The Simple 30 Day Countdown have ads?

Countdowns shows ads; The Simple 30 Day Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Simple 30 Day Countdown on June 1, 2026.

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