Comparison

Countdowns vs Countdown Timer

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

Head to head
About

Countdowns

Track important life events with a simple interface. See upcoming and past events at a glance with a convenient widget. Syncs across all your devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Event countdowns
  • Notification Center Widget
  • Countdown in days/time
  • Simple UI
  • iCloud Sync
  • No Advertisements
Features
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*** Countdowns is free to download and try out with some limits. You can unlock the unlimited version via In-App Purchase. *** Countdowns keeps track of days left until or since important events in your life. The widget allows you to see all those events at a glance just one swipe away. * Notification Center Widget * Countdown in days and optionally time * Simple & clean user interface * Built for iOS 8 * Universal App (fully supports the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) * iCloud Sync to all your devices (including your Mac) * No Adverts (forever)

About

Countdown Timer

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Countdown to future events
  • Count up from past events
  • Minimalistic and intuitive interface
  • Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines
  • Syncs across Apple devices
Features
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--- Countdown – Your Simple & Elegant Countdown Timer --- Never lose track of important moments again! Countdown is a beautifully minimalistic app designed to help you track upcoming events effortlessly. Whether you're counting down the days until a special occasion or looking back at memorable moments, this app keeps everything in one place. With Countdown, you can set a timer for any future event—birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or important deadlines. If you enter a past date, the app will count up instead, letting you see how much time has passed since a memorable event. + Simple, Clean & Intuitive + Designed for a seamless experience, Countdown offers a distraction-free interface with a sleek and minimalistic look. It's perfect for users who want a straightforward countdown timer without unnecessary clutter. Just enter a date, and the app does the rest! + Perfect for Any Occasion + Event Countdown – Track upcoming holidays, concerts, weddings, and more. Special Moments – Count the days to your anniversary, birthday, or graduation. Goal Tracking – Stay motivated by counting down to your fitness goals or personal milestones. Work & Study Deadlines – Keep an eye on project due dates, exam schedules, and important meetings. Count Up Feature – Reflect on past events by seeing how much time has passed since a significant date. + Works Across Your Apple Devices + Enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start a countdown on one device and check it on another without missing a beat. ** Why Choose Countdown? ** Minimalistic & Easy-to-Use – No complicated settings, just enter a date and go! Flexible Counting – Countdown to future events or count up from past moments. Perfect for All Life Events – From daily tasks to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Seamless Apple Integration – Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/terms/

Screenshots

Countdowns4 screens
Countdown Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.5 against Countdowns's 3.4. Countdown Timer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 62) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Countdowns's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdowns versus Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownsCountdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (62 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews59.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin StemmleZipoApps

Customer experience

Countdowns

All ratings62 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative45.1%

Countdown Timer

All ratings1,254 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative32.5%

Bugs and requests

Countdowns

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 14
  • Countdowns not syncing across devices
  • Unable to set dates beyond 30 days in free version
  • Paid version not recognized after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Apple Calendar app
  • Dark mode support
  • Ability to set countdowns in weeks/months, not just days
  • Automatic deletion of past events

Countdown Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdowns

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$0.99
15 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.95

Questions

Is Countdowns free?
Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdowns or Countdown Timer?
Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdowns averages 3.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Countdowns or Countdown Timer have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; Countdowns does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdowns or Countdown Timer?
Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 30, 2026.

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