# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Countdown's 5. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 117). Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 117, 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 58% of Countdown's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) |

## 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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836)

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count remaining days, Customize background, Personalize countdown style, Organize by occasion

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days until plus monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Days until plus monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Days until plus yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Days until plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Days Until Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown on September 22, 2026.

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