# CountOnly vs Countdown@

CountOnly and Countdown@ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of CountOnly's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. CountOnly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (39K vs 261). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountOnly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CountOnly against 4.7 for Countdown@. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 261, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of CountOnly's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s.

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountOnly | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews) | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### CountOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537)

Easily track important upcoming events with a simple and beautiful interface. Customize your countdowns with icons and colors, and receive timely notifications. Access your events quickly via widgets and on your smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Simple and straightforward design, Progress tracking (%), Today Widget for quick access, Countdown notifications, Customizable icons and colors, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountOnly free?

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

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountOnly or Countdown@?

CountOnly and Countdown@ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 261 and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do CountOnly or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; CountOnly does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountOnly or Countdown@?

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, CountOnly was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 27, 2026.

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