# Week Counter vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Timer at 60% against Week Counter's 0%. Countdown Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). Week Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Week Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Week Counter's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Timer's.

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Week Counter | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/week-counter-how-many-weeks-away/id963628888/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Fisher](https://appshunter.io/developer/963628887) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Week Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/week-counter-how-many-weeks-away/id963628888)

Easily calculate future dates by adding a customizable number of weeks. This tool is ideal for professionals and students who frequently schedule events or deadlines a set period in advance.

**Highlights:** Add custom number of weeks, Calculate future dates, Useful for scheduling events, Ideal for professionals and students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Week Counter free?

Week Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Week Counter or Countdown Timer?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Week Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Week Counter or Countdown Timer have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Week Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Week Counter or Countdown Timer?

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Week Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Countdown Timer on November 6, 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.*