# Countdown for Disney vs Vacation Countdown®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vacation Countdown® at 100% against Countdown for Disney's 40%. Vacation Countdown® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Countdown for Disney's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 6). On price, ads, 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Countdown® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown for Disney has 259 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown for Disney's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vacation Countdown®'s.

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, Vacation Countdown® every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown for Disney | Vacation Countdown® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-for-disney/id955356588/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown/id6738211865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Bestor](https://appshunter.io/developer/375579742) | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) |

## 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/id6738211865)

This app helps you build excitement for upcoming trips by providing countdowns to your departure date. You can manage multiple trips, customize your experience with AI-generated wallpapers, and organize your plans with to-do lists.

**Highlights:** Countdown to vacation, Multiple trip tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, AI-powered wallpaper creation, Vacation planning to-do lists, AI social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | 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 3.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Vacation Countdown® averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown for Disney nor Vacation Countdown® shows ads.

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

Countdown for Disney ships an update fortnightly, and Vacation Countdown® every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown for Disney was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vacation Countdown® on November 8, 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.*