# DaysCount vs Countdown Fred

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Fred at none against DaysCount's 1. Countdown Fred also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). DaysCount's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaysCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Fred asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Fred holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DaysCount has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Fred monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaysCount | Countdown Fred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayscount-countdown-widget/id1477486485/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [DaMtech](https://appshunter.io/developer/988332450) |

## What reviewers say

### DaysCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayscount-countdown-widget/id1477486485)

This app transforms important dates into visually engaging cartoon cards on your home screen. It offers both countdowns for future events and counters for past milestones, with smart reminders to ensure you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Cartoon event cards with unique icons, Desktop widgets for at-a-glance tracking, Countdown timers for future events, Day counters for past milestones, Smart reminders for important dates, Annual repeat notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fred/id6446439349)

This app helps you keep track of important upcoming dates by displaying them as colorful cards. You can add events like holidays, birthdays, or gigs, and the app automatically sorts them by date. It offers home screen widgets and customizable display options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable event cards, Automatic date sorting, Home screen widgets, Days or weeks display, Light and dark mode, No accounts or clutter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaysCount free?

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

### Is Countdown Fred free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DaysCount or Countdown Fred?

Countdown Fred is rated higher. DaysCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Countdown Fred averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DaysCount or Countdown Fred have ads?

Neither DaysCount nor Countdown Fred shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DaysCount or Countdown Fred?

DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Fred monthly. Most recently, DaysCount was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown Fred on November 3, 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.*