# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Daaay

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget & Counter at fortnightly against Daaay's every 3 months. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). Daaay's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Daaay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daaay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Daaay's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update fortnightly, Daaay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Daaay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daaay-countdown-and-count-up/id1633358626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 159 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) | [StarWeave Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626455742) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


### Daaay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daaay-countdown-and-count-up/id1633358626)

Track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Personalize your events with photos and choose from various elegant styles. Organize your life with event classification and reminders.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count up modes, Personalized event posters with photos, Repeat and event reminders, Event classification and list mode, Desktop widgets and custom app icons, Recommended days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daaay PRO | $0.99 | per month |
| Daaay PRO | $6.49 | per year |
| Daaay PRO (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Daaay free?

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

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

Daaay is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Daaay averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Daaay have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Daaay shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update fortnightly, and Daaay every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Daaay on June 29, 2026.

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