# Day Counter . vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Day Counter . at 4.8 against Countdown Widget's 4.3. Day Counter . also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 43). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day Counter . holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Counter . has 1.6K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Day Counter .'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Countdown Widget's.

Day Counter . ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter . | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter/id1597681894/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) |

## What reviewers say

### Day Counter .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter/id1597681894)

Track important dates with this cute day counter and reminder app. It helps you count down to events, count up days since a specific date, and receive reminders for birthdays and holidays. You can also use it to monitor expiration dates for food and other items.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up days since, Holiday tracking, Birthday reminders, Expiration date tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cute Countdown Meow | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and aesthetic design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔓 Free to use with no ads
- 🗓️ Helpful for organizing events and reminders
- 🎨 Customization options for themes and widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid premium version with limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (date issues, app crashes)
- 🔒 Locked features in free version
- 🔄 Inconsistent date/time display

**Reported bugs**

- Dates displaying incorrectly
- App crashing or freezing
- Widget not working properly

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Ability to set time for events
- More widget design options
- Automatic event renewal/repeat


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848)

Easily track important dates and events with real-time countdowns. Set custom alerts and personalize your countdowns with themes and emojis. Features home screen widgets for instant access on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Live countdown display, Customizable alerts and notifications, iOS 14 home screen widgets, Widget customization with themes, Emoji integration, Manage multiple countdowns, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter . free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Day Counter . is rated higher. Day Counter . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Day Counter . or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Day Counter . nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Day Counter . ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Day Counter . was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 23, 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.*