# Countdown vs Decision Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 70% against Decision Maker's 33%. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Decision Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decision Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 33% of Decision Maker's.

Countdown ships an update fortnightly, Decision Maker every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Decision Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476/reviews)** | [4.2 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-maker-wheel-decides/id1546711974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Sammons](https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077) | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476)

Easily track upcoming events, holidays, and important dates with custom photos and notifications. View your countdowns on your Apple Watch, Mac, or Lock Screen widgets. Share events and enjoy a private, ad-free experience with optional Pro features.

**Highlights:** Add, modify, and view countdowns, Customizable photos from library or web, Siri integration for easy access, Apple Watch and Mac support, Widgets for home and lock screens, Shareable countdown images, Customizable event notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖼️ Customizable background images
- ✨ Clean and elegant design
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 💰 Good value for one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App became paid/premium required
- 🖼️ Widget customization limitations
- ⏳ Date selector can be cumbersome
- 📸 Photo cropping/zooming issues
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot add more than two countdowns
- 🐛 Widget colors "washing out"
- 🐛 Incorrect countdowns
- 🐛 Countdown data disappeared
- 🐛 Keyboard shows up and won't go away

**Requested features**

- Recurring event option
- Ability to crop images
- Import calendar events
- Integration with Google/iCloud calendars
- Option to show more than one goal in a large widget


### Decision Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-maker-wheel-decides/id1546711974)

This utility app helps users make difficult choices by creating custom decision wheels. Input your options, spin the wheel, and get an instant answer to simplify decision-making for everyday dilemmas.

**Highlights:** Create custom decision wheels, Input custom options, User-friendly interface, Simplify difficult choices, Preset decision bundles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Decision Maker free?

Decision Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Decision Maker?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Decision Maker averages 4.2 from 69 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Decision Maker have ads?

Decision Maker shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Decision Maker?

Countdown ships an update fortnightly, and Decision Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Decision Maker on October 24, 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.*