# Memories vs Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Memories at Free against Countdown's $4.99. Memories also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Memories is free to download; Countdown costs $4.99 up front. Memories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Memories against 5.0 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Memories's written reviews are positive against 92% of Countdown's.

Memories ships an update every 2 months, Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memories | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-dayplus/id6463768562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [俊川 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693881) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## What reviewers say

### Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843)

Track and count down to important dates and special moments. Review past events and share them with others. Offers customization options and reminders to ensure you never miss a significant day.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Record special moments, Event day classification, Event day reminders, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Repeatable event days, Password protection, Desktop widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Memories Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-dayplus/id6463768562)

Easily track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set reminders, sync with your calendar, and share progress with friends and family. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders, Calendar event sync, Home and lock screen widgets, Share countdowns, Light and dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memories free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Memories or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Memories averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Memories or Countdown have ads?

Memories shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memories or Countdown?

Memories ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, Memories was updated on June 24, 2026 and Countdown on September 23, 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.*