# CountOnly vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Buddy at 25K against CountOnly's 261. Countdown Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). CountOnly's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountOnly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Buddy 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 4.6 for Countdown Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K 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 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountOnly | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## 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 Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountOnly free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

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

CountOnly is rated higher. CountOnly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do CountOnly or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither CountOnly nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

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

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, CountOnly was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on September 26, 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.*