# Countdown vs Emmaus OCIA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emmaus OCIA at none against Countdown's 6. Emmaus OCIA also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Emmaus OCIA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Emmaus OCIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 200 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [William Haack](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786451612) |

## 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


### Emmaus OCIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmaus-ocia/id6786451610)

**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 Emmaus OCIA free?

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

### Do Countdown or Emmaus OCIA have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Emmaus OCIA does not.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Emmaus OCIA weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 20, 2026 and Emmaus OCIA on October 11, 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.*