# Countdowns vs Countdown & Visual Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdowns at 4.7 against Countdown & Visual Timer's 4.0. Countdowns also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdowns holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdowns has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | Countdown & Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-widgets-and-timer/id917514700/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## 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


### Countdown & Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and timely reminders. It offers unlimited event creation and a count-up feature for past occasions. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Timely reminders, Unlimited event creation, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns free?

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

### Is Countdown & Visual Timer free?

Countdown & Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdowns is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdowns or Countdown & Visual Timer have ads?

Both Countdowns and Countdown & Visual Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown & Visual Timer on August 12, 2026.

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