# Since i・Countdown days・widget vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bears Countdown at 89% against Since i・Countdown days・widget's 36%. Bears Countdown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 44). Since i・Countdown days・widget's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears Countdown has 2.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Since i・Countdown days・widget | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### Since i・Countdown days・widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. You can add personal notes to events, use it as a diary, and share your countdowns with others. Widgets allow you to see upcoming events directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Add notes to events, Share events with friends, Photo backgrounds for countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Since i・Countdown days・widget free?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Since i・Countdown days・widget or Bears Countdown?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Since i・Countdown days・widget or Bears Countdown have ads?

Neither Since i・Countdown days・widget nor Bears Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Since i・Countdown days・widget or Bears Countdown?

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, Since i・Countdown days・widget was updated on September 3, 2026 and Bears Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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