Comparison

Countdown Timer vs Count The Days Left

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 upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Countdown to future events
  • Count up from past events
  • Minimalistic and intuitive interface
  • Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines
  • Syncs across Apple devices
Features
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--- Countdown – Your Simple & Elegant Countdown Timer --- Never lose track of important moments again! Countdown is a beautifully minimalistic app designed to help you track upcoming events effortlessly. Whether you're counting down the days until a special occasion or looking back at memorable moments, this app keeps everything in one place. With Countdown, you can set a timer for any future event—birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or important deadlines. If you enter a past date, the app will count up instead, letting you see how much time has passed since a memorable event. + Simple, Clean & Intuitive + Designed for a seamless experience, Countdown offers a distraction-free interface with a sleek and minimalistic look. It's perfect for users who want a straightforward countdown timer without unnecessary clutter. Just enter a date, and the app does the rest! + Perfect for Any Occasion + Event Countdown – Track upcoming holidays, concerts, weddings, and more. Special Moments – Count the days to your anniversary, birthday, or graduation. Goal Tracking – Stay motivated by counting down to your fitness goals or personal milestones. Work & Study Deadlines – Keep an eye on project due dates, exam schedules, and important meetings. Count Up Feature – Reflect on past events by seeing how much time has passed since a significant date. + Works Across Your Apple Devices + Enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start a countdown on one device and check it on another without missing a beat. ** Why Choose Countdown? ** Minimalistic & Easy-to-Use – No complicated settings, just enter a date and go! Flexible Counting – Countdown to future events or count up from past moments. Perfect for All Life Events – From daily tasks to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Seamless Apple Integration – Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/terms/

About

Count The Days Left

Features
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A simple, elegant app that does just one thing - counts the days between the start and end date of an event or project, and how far along you've progressed so far. It's optimised around your work tasks, as you can decide to count just weekdays if required. You can also access the information on your Apple Watch (in an app or in watch complications), or via helpful widgets or via Siri Shortcuts. The app was written as part of a "develop in the open" project, so if you're interested in finding out how we built it, you can find out more at https://bravelocation.com/countthedaysleft

Screenshots

Countdown Timer2 screens
Count The Days Left2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count The Days Left at none against Countdown Timer's 17. Count The Days Left also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Count The Days Left asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Count The Days Left every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Timer versus Count The Days Left: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerCount The Days Left
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsJOHN ANDREW POLLARD

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.95
None

Count The Days Left

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Count The Days Left free?
Count The Days Left is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Timer or Count The Days Left have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; Count The Days Left does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Count The Days Left?
Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Count The Days Left every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Count The Days Left on October 8, 2026.

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