# Countdown Timer vs DayCount

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | DayCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 8 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Strigunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118406318) | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Countdown not working as expected in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Allow multiple timers/countdowns
- Provide more customization options


### DayCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCount Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCount Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| StreakCount | $59.99 | one-time |
| DayCount Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*