# Countdown ◉ vs Countdown Widget | Day Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown ◉ at 90% against Countdown Widget | Day Counter's 42%. Countdown ◉ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget | Day Counter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Countdown ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown ◉ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Countdown ◉'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Countdown Widget | Day Counter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ◉ | Countdown Widget | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews)** | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) | [Evgeniia Ludinova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800392527) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


### Countdown Widget | Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824)

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets. Create countdowns for future events or count up from past milestones. Never miss a special moment again with this free, ad-free time tracking app.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Count up timers, Unlimited countdowns, Customizable backgrounds, Advanced appearance customization, Event notifications, Pre-made countdown gallery

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Donation Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation Burrito | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown ◉ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget | Day Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown ◉ or Countdown Widget | Day Counter?

Countdown ◉ is rated higher. Countdown ◉ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown Widget | Day Counter averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.

### Do Countdown ◉ or Countdown Widget | Day Counter have ads?

Neither Countdown ◉ nor Countdown Widget | Day Counter shows ads.

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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.*