# Countdown with widget vs SomeDay

Countdown with widget and SomeDay both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SomeDay's written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's. SomeDay also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SomeDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Countdown with widget against 4.5 for SomeDay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of SomeDay's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, SomeDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | SomeDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/someday-countdown-and-countup/id6502441168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [炯 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745339111) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


### SomeDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/someday-countdown-and-countup/id6502441168)

Track upcoming events and anniversaries with countdowns, or monitor days since significant life moments. Set personalized reminders and use custom icons to make each event visually unique. Manage your life goals with an integrated checklist.

**Highlights:** Date countdowns, Date count-ups, Life checklist, Personalized icons, Flexible reminders, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is SomeDay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or SomeDay?

SomeDay is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SomeDay averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or SomeDay have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor SomeDay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or SomeDay?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and SomeDay monthly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 26, 2026 and SomeDay on October 27, 2026.

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