# Countdown vs TimeLeft

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLeft at none against Countdown's 6. TimeLeft also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TimeLeft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | TimeLeft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeleft-event-countdown/id6756946054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 200 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Gonzalo Caira Aguilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854305944) |

## 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


### TimeLeft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeleft-event-countdown/id6756946054)

Organize upcoming dates and visualize remaining time for important events. Create and manage a list of occasions like birthdays, trips, and anniversaries with real-time countdowns and timely reminders.

**Highlights:** Real-time event countdowns, Customizable reminders and notifications, Sortable event list, Quick date filters, Detailed event view, Event editing and updating

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is TimeLeft free?

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

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

TimeLeft is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while TimeLeft averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or TimeLeft have ads?

Countdown shows ads; TimeLeft does not.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and TimeLeft weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 1, 2026 and TimeLeft on September 19, 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.*