# Vacation Countdown App vs Countdown To The Mouse WDW

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Countdown App at 4.8 against Countdown To The Mouse WDW's 4.4. Vacation Countdown App also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 14) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). Countdown To The Mouse WDW's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vacation Countdown App sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown To The Mouse WDW sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Countdown App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vacation Countdown App has 18K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Vacation Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 75% of Countdown To The Mouse WDW's.

Vacation Countdown App ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown To The Mouse WDW every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacation Countdown App | Countdown To The Mouse WDW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-app/id937072424/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-the-mouse-wdw/id1494248558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kulana Media Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/545200653) | [WRA Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494248557) |

## What reviewers say

### Vacation Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-app/id937072424)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track the exact date and time until your next adventure with this travel countdown app. Customize backgrounds, receive daily travel quotes, and manage packing lists. Includes fun geography and flag games to keep you entertained.

**Highlights:** Exact date and time countdown, Customizable background themes, Daily vacation quotes, Vacation packing checklist, Geography and flag games, Multiple countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Theme Park | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cocktails | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Beach 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Rome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Greece | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Florida | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Hawaiian Sunset | $1.99 | one-time |
| function to add your own picture | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cruise Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Removal of ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate countdown
- 👍 Customizable backgrounds
- 💡 Helpful packing list
- 🎉 Builds excitement for vacation
- 🗓️ Tracks multiple vacations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear notification purpose
- 💰 Ads and paid features
- 🔒 Limited photo upload options
- 🧭 Inability to reorder or manage multiple countdowns

**Reported bugs**

- Notification flag appears without reason
- Uploaded photos not resizing properly

**Requested features**

- Vacation-specific packing lists
- Widget or home screen countdown display
- More background theme options
- Ability to exclude non-work days from countdown


### Countdown To The Mouse WDW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-the-mouse-wdw/id1494248558)

Plan your Walt Disney World vacation with a customizable home screen widget, printable packing lists, weather forecasts, and important planning reminders. Get daily updates as your trip approaches with fun tips and trivia.

**Highlights:** Home screen countdown widget, Customizable packing checklist, Trip weather forecast, Planning reminders for reservations and check-in, Photo slideshow, Disney trivia and news

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown To The Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countdown To The Mouse Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Countdown To The Mouse | $2.99 | one-time |
| Countdown To The Mouse | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown To The Mouse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Countdown To The Mouse | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vacation Countdown App free?

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

### Is Countdown To The Mouse WDW free?

Countdown To The Mouse WDW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vacation Countdown App or Countdown To The Mouse WDW?

Vacation Countdown App is rated higher. Vacation Countdown App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Countdown To The Mouse WDW averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Vacation Countdown App or Countdown To The Mouse WDW have ads?

Both Vacation Countdown App and Countdown To The Mouse WDW show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vacation Countdown App or Countdown To The Mouse WDW?

Vacation Countdown App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown To The Mouse WDW every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vacation Countdown App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown To The Mouse WDW on November 3, 2026.

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