# Countdown for Disney vs Vacation Planner Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Planner Countdown at 5.0 against Countdown for Disney's 3.6. Vacation Planner Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Countdown for Disney's advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vacation Planner Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vacation Planner Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney has 254 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, Vacation Planner Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | Vacation Planner Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-planner-countdown/id1580763709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Magical Enchanted Vacations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580763711) |

## 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.


### Vacation Planner Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-planner-countdown/id1580763709)

Plan your upcoming trips with a customizable countdown and personalized to-do lists. Set reminders for important dates like payments and packing, and store your travel agent's contact information for easy access.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Background customization, Personalized to-do lists, Event reminders, Travel agent contact storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

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

### Is Vacation Planner Countdown free?

Vacation Planner Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Vacation Planner Countdown is rated higher. Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Vacation Planner Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown for Disney or Vacation Planner Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown for Disney nor Vacation Planner Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and Vacation Planner Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on October 16, 2026 and Vacation Planner Countdown on October 9, 2026.

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