# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Better Half

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Better Half's 11. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 130). Better Half's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Better Half sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown & Count Up Timer against 4.6 for Better Half. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Better Half's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, Better Half every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Better Half |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [4.6 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-half-my-dating-tracker/id1050989229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Mobilegion Yazılım Tasarım Ve Bilisim Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165588752) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


### 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 Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Better Half free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Better Half?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Better Half averages 4.6 from 130 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Better Half have ads?

Both Countdown & Count Up Timer and Better Half show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Better Half?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update weekly, and Better Half every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Better Half on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*