# Countdown Timer vs Says

The clearest difference is rating: Says at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. Says also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Says sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Says holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Says every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Says |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/says-daily-planner-and-routine/id6444595519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Turgut ARISOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653768925) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Says

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/says-daily-planner-and-routine/id6444595519)

This app integrates productivity, planning, health tracking, and daily tools into one interface. Manage your budget, track habits, browse the web with ad-blocking, and access smart calculators.

**Highlights:** Web browser with ad-blocking, Customizable news feed, To-Do list and habit tracking, Pomodoro and focus tools, Budget management, Smart calculators, Water tracker and breathing exercises

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Says Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Says Pro 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Says Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Says free?

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

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

Says is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Says averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Says have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Says does not.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Says every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Says on October 6, 2026.

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