# Count Time Until & Days Since vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

Count Time Until & Days Since and Countdown Widget + Calendar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Count Time Until & Days Since's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's. Count Time Until & Days Since also leads on ratings volume (169 vs 46). Countdown Widget + Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Count Time Until & Days Since sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Count Time Until & Days Since against 4.5 for Countdown Widget + Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Count Time Until & Days Since's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

Count Time Until & Days Since ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Count Time Until & Days Since | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-time-until-and-days-since/id1532688451/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Javier Gallo Roca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289045786) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Count Time Until & Days Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-time-until-and-days-since/id1532688451)

Track time counting down to or up from important events like birthdays, trips, or anniversaries. Customize counters with images and colors, organize them into categories, and view them on your home screen with widgets. Set smart alerts and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalize with images and colors, Count up or down for events, Organize events by category, Home and lock screen widgets, Smart alerts for important dates, Recurring event scheduling, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Welcome Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great visual date application
- 👍 Incredible for seeing past and future dates
- 👍 Super helpful and great UI design
- 👍 Can add tags
- 👍 Uncomplicated and nice interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced for limited access
- 💰 Greedy with paid features
- 💰 Subscription price too high
- 💰 Only 3 free countdowns
- 💰 Widgets require payment

**Reported bugs**

- Widget is always days behind
- Widget does not update when opening the app
- Times are jumping ahead (e.g., midnight to 1 am)
- App keeps closing out when viewing a countdown for too long
- App crashes on launch after adding multiple counters

**Requested features**

- Add custom and week day repetition (Mon-Fri)
- Allow 'all day events' similar to calendar
- Let users pick what dates of time to use (checkboxes for units)
- Allow custom repeat events
- Add custom and multiple alerts


### Countdown Widget + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Count Time Until & Days Since free?

Count Time Until & Days Since is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Count Time Until & Days Since or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Count Time Until & Days Since is rated higher. Count Time Until & Days Since averages 4.6 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Count Time Until & Days Since or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?

Neither Count Time Until & Days Since nor Countdown Widget + Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Count Time Until & Days Since or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Count Time Until & Days Since ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Count Time Until & Days Since was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on November 3, 2026.

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