# Countdown vs Reply Later

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reply Later at none against Countdown's 1. Reply Later also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Countdown's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Reply Later |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **162** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 61 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Sammons](https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077) | [Ethan Waters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578339744) |

## 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


### Reply Later

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reply-later/id6744988146)

Schedule reminders for messages you're not ready to answer immediately. Get notified at a set time or custom date to follow up. This app helps keep your conversations on track and reduces communication stress.

**Highlights:** Set time-based reminders, Set custom date reminders, Receive timely notifications, Stress-free communication, Designed for speed and clarity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Reply Later free?

Reply Later is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown or Reply Later have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Reply Later shows ads.

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