Comparison

Countdown vs Maiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events, from holidays and birthdays to vacations and exams. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles to make every anticipation special.

Highlights
  • Track all upcoming events
  • View remaining days
  • Customize backgrounds
  • Personalize countdown style
  • Event categorization
Features
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Discover a convenient way to stay organized and excited about upcoming events with Event Countdown Timer. Whether you're eagerly anticipating a concert, preparing for a visit from your loved ones, or counting down to a special occasion, this app has you covered. Key Features: * Effortlessly track all your upcoming events in one place * Stay informed about the remaining days until each event * Personalize your experience by customizing the background and countdown style Event Countdown Timer is your go-to app for various occasions, including: 1) Holiday Countdown: Embrace the holiday spirit and eagerly await your favorite celebrations. 2) Birthday Countdown: Make each birthday feel extra special by counting down the days leading up to it. 3) Vacation Countdown: Get excited about your upcoming vacations and ensure you're fully prepared. 4) Upcoming Events Countdown: Never miss an important event again and always be ready to make memories. 5) Exam Countdown: Stay motivated and organized as you prepare for important exams. 6) Event Countdown: Whether it's a concert, a conference, or any other significant event, keep track of the days remaining. Download Event Countdown Timer now and start anticipating your future with excitement! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Maiary

Features
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Maiary is a mood-based diary app that turns your daily feelings into a unique 2D journey. Record your mood each day and watch as different paths—snow, stone, sand, autumn leaves, and grass—are created based on how you feel. As your diary grows, a cute 2D character walks along the path you’ve built, bringing your emotions to life. Key Features: • Mood tracking with 5 emotional levels • A growing 2D path shaped by your feelings • Cute characters with lively animations • Mood statistics and visual charts • Diary and to-do management • Calendar and list views • Dark mode support Maiary helps you reflect on your emotions, understand your patterns, and gently walk through your days—one feeling at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Maiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Maiary's shown. Maiary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Maiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Maiary weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown versus Maiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownMaiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDays Until LTDsloki9637

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions5
  • Days until plus monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Days until plus monthly$4.991 Month
  • Days until plus yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Days until plus yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Days Until Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Maiary

Subscriptions2
  • maiary_basic_subscriptions$0.991 Month
  • maiary_standard_subscriptions$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maiary free?
Maiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Maiary have ads?
Maiary shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Maiary?
Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maiary weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and Maiary on October 31, 2026.

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