# Countdown vs Pawpack

The clearest difference is ads: Pawpack at none against Countdown's shown. Pawpack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Pawpack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pawpack 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.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Pawpack every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Pawpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pawpack/id6762909329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 200 MB | 50 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) | [Kasseling LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895071792) |

## 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


### Pawpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawpack/id6762909329)

Coordinate pet care with family and pet sitters through a shared timeline. Log meals, walks, medications, and store vet records to ensure your pet receives consistent, organized care.

**Highlights:** Shared pet care timeline, Instant event logging, Real-time sync with Pack members, Customizable event notifications, Secure sitter access, Digital vet record storage, Unlimited history access (Premium), Photo attachments to logs (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pawpack Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pawpack Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Pawpack free?

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

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

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

### Do Countdown or Pawpack have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Pawpack does not.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Pawpack every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pawpack on September 29, 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.*