# Countdown Timer vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Countdown Timer's 43%. Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 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) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## 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-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## 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 5.0 from 2 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 6 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 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.*