# Countdown for Disney vs Countdown for Vacation/Holiday

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown for Vacation/Holiday at 4.8 against Countdown for Disney's 3.6. Countdown for Vacation/Holiday also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Countdown for Disney's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown for Vacation/Holiday sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown for Disney's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown for Vacation/Holiday's.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, Countdown for Vacation/Holiday every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | Countdown for Vacation/Holiday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[4.8 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-vacationholiday/id1400997808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Simon Kirchner](https://appshunter.io/developer/695247939) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown for Disney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588)

Plan your magical Disney vacation with a personalized countdown. Customize your background with Disney images or your own photos, view the weather forecast, and receive helpful tips. Keep the excitement building until your trip to the happiest place on Earth!

**Highlights:** Personalized Disney vacation countdown, Customizable backgrounds with Disney images or own photos, Slideshow option for backgrounds, 7-day Disney World weather forecast, Planning tips for before and during your trip, Customizable countdown widget, Social sharing of countdown images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🕰️ Helpful countdown feature
- 📰 Useful news and weather information
- 💫 Fun way to wait for Disney trip
- 🔍 Detailed trip planning reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🕰️ Countdown not always accurate
- 🗓️ Outdated information on Disney policies
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting or editing trip details
- 📱 Lack of widget or home screen integration

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing issues
- Paid version not unlocking all features
- Weather and news information not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiple Disney trip countdowns
- Automatic lock screen or home screen countdown
- More frequent app updates to reflect Disney changes
- Option to set custom reminders for dining, FastPasses, etc.


### Countdown for Vacation/Holiday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-vacationholiday/id1400997808)

Easily track the days until your next trip with customizable countdowns. Personalize your countdowns with your own photos or choose from a vast library of free backgrounds. Share your excitement with friends and receive timely reminders.

**Highlights:** Unlimited vacation countdowns, Customizable titles, fonts, and colors, Free and custom background options, Image search and upload functionality, Social media sharing, Push notifications, Home and Lock screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a water | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

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

### Is Countdown for Vacation/Holiday free?

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown for Disney or Countdown for Vacation/Holiday?

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday is rated higher. Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Countdown for Vacation/Holiday averages 4.8 from 160 ratings.

### Do Countdown for Disney or Countdown for Vacation/Holiday have ads?

Countdown for Vacation/Holiday shows ads; Countdown for Disney does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown for Disney or Countdown for Vacation/Holiday?

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown for Vacation/Holiday every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on October 23, 2026 and Countdown for Vacation/Holiday on October 23, 2026.

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