# DOY vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Counter at 4.6 against DOY's 3.0. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). DOY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DOY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DOY's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

DOY ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOY | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doy/id1208546429/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/312733912) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### DOY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doy/id1208546429)

This app helps you track important upcoming events by counting down the days. It also provides the Day Of Year and sunrise/sunset times for each event based on your location.

**Highlights:** Countdown to user-defined events, Displays Day Of Year for events, Provides sunrise and sunset times, Location-based sunrise/sunset data, Inspired by military 'short timer' tapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOY free?

DOY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DOY or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. DOY averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do DOY or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither DOY nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOY or Countdown Widget & Counter?

DOY ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, DOY was updated on October 3, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 16, 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.*