# Countdown Day · Widget & Timer vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countdown Day · Widget & Timer's shown. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Countdown Day · Widget & Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Day · Widget & Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer ships an update fortnightly, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Day · Widget & Timer | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-widget-and-timer/id1128078431/reviews)** | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-days-since/id1543790666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nattapon Kittisuphat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112583260) | [Discoveruapps v.o.f.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089131650) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Day · Widget & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-widget-and-timer/id1128078431)

Track important upcoming events with visually appealing countdowns. Customize your event cards with photos and icons, and share your progress on social media. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a special date.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown cards, Gallery photo backgrounds, Event categories with icons, Social media sharing options, D-Day notifications, iCloud backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Day Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Day Pro Annual Trial | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-days-since/id1543790666)

Track important dates and count down to special events or count the days since a significant moment. Receive timely notifications and visualize your progress with beautiful counters. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with iCloud syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Home screen widgets, Light and dark mode support, Count in days, weeks, months, hours, minutes, iCloud device syncing, Customizable event sorting, Event notifications, Shareable live counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown+ | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Day · Widget & Timer free?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Day · Widget & Timer or Countdown?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer is rated higher. Countdown Day · Widget & Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Countdown Day · Widget & Timer or Countdown have ads?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Day · Widget & Timer or Countdown?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown Day · Widget & Timer was updated on September 6, 2026 and Countdown on July 7, 2026.

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