# Countdown vs CountDown & Day Counter Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 118 against CountDown & Day Counter Widget's 2. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). CountDown & Day Counter Widget's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CountDown & Day Counter Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountDown & Day Counter Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, CountDown & Day Counter Widget monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountDown & Day Counter Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-day-counter-widget/id1659998958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) | [Sangita Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659998960) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836)

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count remaining days, Customize background, Personalize countdown style, Organize by occasion

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days until plus monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Days until plus monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Days until plus yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Days until plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Days Until Plus | $19.99 | per year |


### CountDown & Day Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-day-counter-widget/id1659998958)

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns in various units. Personalize your experience with custom wallpapers and text colors. View your events in carousel or grid formats.

**Highlights:** Countdown in multiple units, Widget support, Customizable wallpapers, Customizable text color, Carousel and grid view, Event customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is CountDown & Day Counter Widget free?

CountDown & Day Counter Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or CountDown & Day Counter Widget?

CountDown & Day Counter Widget is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while CountDown & Day Counter Widget averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown or CountDown & Day Counter Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown nor CountDown & Day Counter Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or CountDown & Day Counter Widget?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and CountDown & Day Counter Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 20, 2026 and CountDown & Day Counter Widget on October 20, 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.*