# Countdown vs Countdown #

The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against Countdown #'s $0.99. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 45) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Countdown #'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown is free to download; Countdown # costs $0.99 up front. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown # asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown against 4.6 for Countdown #. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown #'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown # |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1534330734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 200 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Khang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078541780) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


### Countdown #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1534330734)

Keep track of important dates with a stylish countdown. Never miss a vacation, anniversary, or birthday again with customizable reminders and alerts. Features a clean design and useful widgets for easy event management.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Event sorting, Reminders and alerts, Clean UI/UX design, Icon customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown # free?

Countdown # costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Countdown # averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown # have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown # does not.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown # weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown # on September 5, 2026.

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