# OneDay vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: OneDay at 5.0 against Countdown Buddy's 4.6. OneDay also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Countdown Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OneDay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OneDay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 26K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of OneDay's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

OneDay ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneDay | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneday-countdown-dreamdays/id1250290965/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250290964) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### OneDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneday-countdown-dreamdays/id1250290965)

Easily manage important dates and to-do lists for upcoming events and anniversaries. Set reminders, customize themes, and share event images. Track past events and prepare for future ones with this intuitive utility.

**Highlights:** Manage important days and to-do lists, Set reminders for upcoming events, Customize themes and card styles, Generate and share event images, Archive and sort events, Track past events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Advanced (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneDay free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OneDay or Countdown Buddy?

OneDay is rated higher. OneDay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do OneDay or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither OneDay nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OneDay or Countdown Buddy?

OneDay ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, OneDay was updated on October 19, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 22, 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.*