# Countdown vs The Simple 30 Day Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Simple 30 Day Countdown at none against Countdown's 6. The Simple 30 Day Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 7). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Simple 30 Day Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Simple 30 Day Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update weekly, The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | The Simple 30 Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 200 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Mats Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389712893) |

## 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


### The Simple 30 Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082)

This minimalist timer allows you to set countdowns for up to 30 days. It's designed for simplicity and speed, offering a completely ad-free experience for tracking your important events.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer up to 30 days, Simple and fast interface, Completely ad-free, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is The Simple 30 Day Countdown free?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while The Simple 30 Day Countdown averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; The Simple 30 Day Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or The Simple 30 Day Countdown?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and The Simple 30 Day Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 3, 2026 and The Simple 30 Day Countdown on September 16, 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.*