Comparison

Countdown Timer vs DayCount

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

Highlights
  • Countdown timer
  • Count-up timer
  • Event tracking
  • Time remaining
  • Time elapsed
  • Event notifications
Features
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The simplest countdown timer (and regular countdown). Without advertising. The timer works in two modes: 1. How much time left to the event 2. How much time has passed after the event When the timer expires, you will receive a notification.

About

DayCount

Track time towards future events or since past milestones. Set custom reminders, build positive habits with streak tracking, and visualize your progress with customizable widgets. Stay organized and focused on what matters most.

Highlights
  • Event counters for countdowns and count-ups
  • Streak and habit tracking
  • Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screen
  • Flexible reminder settings
  • Event grouping and categorization
  • Image integration for events
  • Calendar import
Features
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DayCount helps you stay aware of time and the moments that matter. You can count towards what's coming up, keep track of time since important moments, and set reminders that work around your events. Everything stays clear and easy to manage, whatever you're using it for. --- Key Features Event Counters - Countdown using event counters that track time before and after your date - Group events using custom categories - Apply images from your device or search Unsplash - Arrange events alphabetically or by date - Repeat events daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, yearly, or at custom intervals - Write notes in dedicated spaces for each event - Decimal counting for precise measurements Streaks and Habits - Build positive habits by tracking daily streaks - Work towards your longest run of productive days - View streaks alongside your events Widgets - Create widgets using different filters, fonts, textures, and borders - Add widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen Reminders - Set alerts minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years before or after events - Daily summary notifications showing your top 5 events or streaks Appearance and Accessibility - Event size options from regular to huge - Higher contrast options for improved text readability - Support for Dynamic Type - Light and Dark modes - Alternate app icons Sharing and Integrations - Share full-resolution screenshots of your events - Import events directly from your calendar - Save a location to an event and open directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps Privacy and Security - Backup and sync events and streaks across iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Lock the app using Face ID or Touch ID - Manual time zone control --- Subscription Information DayCount offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription with a free 7-day trial. After the free trial ends, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Account Settings. DayCount Premium is available as an annual subscription or a lifetime purchase. --- Terms of Service https://goo.gl/qKXvYk Privacy Policy https://www.daycountapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Countdown Timer3 screens
DayCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

Countdown Timer and DayCount both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's. Countdown Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). DayCount's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown Timer against 4.7 for DayCount. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCount has 26K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, DayCount every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Countdown Timer versus DayCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerDayCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better47.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#208 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory StrigunovZaminiti Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Countdown Timer

All ratings1,208 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative13.6%

DayCount

All ratings26,259 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative40.8%

User reviews

Countdown Timer

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🚀 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🔒 No unnecessary permissions or tracking
  • 👍 Minimalistic and clean design
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 🔍 Limited functionality (single timer only)

DayCount

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Clean and fast app
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
  • 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
  • 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
  • 📊 Limited functionality in free version

Bugs and requests

Countdown Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer not always accurate
  • Countdown not working as expected in some cases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Allow multiple timers/countdowns
  • Provide more customization options

DayCount

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • Inconsistent countdown display
  • Issues with syncing across devices
  • Paid subscription not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Calendar integration
  • Recurring event/reminder support
  • Ability to edit events without paid subscription
  • Automatic backup and restore of data
  • Widget customization options

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DayCount

Subscriptions1
  • DayCount Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • DayCount Forever$29.99
  • StreakCount$59.99
  • DayCount Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayCount free?
DayCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or DayCount?
Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DayCount averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do Countdown Timer or DayCount have ads?
Neither Countdown Timer nor DayCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or DayCount?
Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, and DayCount every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and DayCount on September 23, 2026.

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