# DaysCount vs Countdown Builder

The clearest difference is price: DaysCount at Free against Countdown Builder's $0.99. DaysCount also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DaysCount is free to download; Countdown Builder costs $0.99 up front. DaysCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Builder every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaysCount | Countdown Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayscount-countdown-widget/id1477486485/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [Kalavathi Ekambaram](https://appshunter.io/developer/912222873) |

## 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 Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-builder/id6745096791)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EventCountdown Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaysCount free?

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

### Is Countdown Builder free?

Countdown Builder costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do DaysCount or Countdown Builder have ads?

Countdown Builder shows ads; DaysCount does not.

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

DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, DaysCount was updated on September 29, 2026 and Countdown Builder on September 29, 2026.

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