# Countdown for Disney vs Vacation Countdown ‎

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Countdown ‎ at 4.8 against Countdown for Disney's 3.6. Vacation Countdown ‎ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 254). Countdown for Disney's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown for Disney sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vacation Countdown ‎ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Countdown ‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown for Disney's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vacation Countdown ‎'s.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | Vacation Countdown ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## 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 Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id1638144543)

Visually track your upcoming trips with a beautiful countdown timer. Get daily reminders and share your excitement with friends and family. This app also offers a home screen widget for at-a-glance updates.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Home screen widget, Daily trip reminders, Easy sharing with friends, Offline functionality, Beautiful background images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vacation Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Vacation Supporter/Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Countdown Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown for Disney free?

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

### Is Vacation Countdown ‎ free?

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

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

Vacation Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Countdown for Disney averages 3.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Vacation Countdown ‎ averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Vacation Countdown ‎ shows ads; Countdown for Disney does not.

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

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and Vacation Countdown ‎ weekly. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on October 16, 2026 and Vacation Countdown ‎ on October 16, 2026.

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