# Countdown vs Days Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Days Countdown's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Days Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Days Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown against 4.6 for Days Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 77% of Days Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, Days Countdown every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Days Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684/reviews) | [4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-date-reminder/id1550429416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684)

Track upcoming events and significant past dates with customizable widgets. Beautiful themes and unique styling enhance your experience, whether celebrating milestones or reflecting on personal journeys. Stay informed about what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Past event tracking, Customizable themes, Unique styling, Widget support, Milestone tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Sale | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


### Days Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-date-reminder/id1550429416)

Track important dates and events with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for specific days before an event and share your countdowns with others. The app allows for recurring events and multiple countdowns.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event creation, Countdown to or from a date, Repeat events weekly, monthly, yearly, Customizable event reminders, Share countdowns with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Days Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown and Days Countdown are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 63 and 69 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown or Days Countdown have ads?

Days Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, and Days Countdown every 15 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Days Countdown on September 25, 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.*