# Day Counter & Tracker vs Countdown widget

The clearest difference is rating: Day Counter & Tracker at 4.8 against Countdown widget's 4.5. Countdown widget's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 74%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter & Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Countdown widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day Counter & Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Day Counter & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Countdown widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter & Tracker | Countdown widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-tracker-since/id1291763003/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Necati Aydin](https://appshunter.io/developer/940538448) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Day Counter & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-tracker-since/id1291763003)

Track important dates and milestones in your life. Monitor progress on habit formation or breaking bad habits. Visualize your journey with a simple and intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Quit bad habits, Track happy moments, Remember errands, Form good habits, View last time an event occurred

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps track habits and achievements
- 💡 Customizable and flexible
- 🔒 No ads or privacy concerns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔧 Lack of advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Reset feature not working after update
- Date input issues on iOS 16
- Crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit past entries
- Implement sorting and filtering options
- Include more customization and personalization
- Integrate with other productivity apps


### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

Design personalized countdown and count-up widgets for any event. Customize with themes, styles, and app icons. Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, and more with aesthetic looks and iCloud sync. Supports various widget sizes and modes.

**Highlights:** Custom countdown and count-up widgets, Multiple widget styles and themes, iOS Lock Screen and Standby widgets, Customizable app icons and fonts, Add personal photos, iCloud sync, Count up from past events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Countdown widget not working on lock screen
- Countdown based on EST instead of user's timezone

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Sync with calendars
- Show hours, minutes, and seconds in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter & Tracker free?

Day Counter & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Day Counter & Tracker or Countdown widget?

Day Counter & Tracker is rated higher. Day Counter & Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown widget averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Day Counter & Tracker or Countdown widget have ads?

Neither Day Counter & Tracker nor Countdown widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Day Counter & Tracker or Countdown widget?

Day Counter & Tracker ships an update weekly, and Countdown widget weekly. Most recently, Day Counter & Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Countdown widget on October 30, 2026.

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