# Countdown Timer vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countdown Timer's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (117 vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Countdown's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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 Timer free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Countdown have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Countdown?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown on September 22, 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.*