# Day Counter . vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Day Counter . at 88% against Countdown's 33%. Day Counter . also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Day Counter . holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Counter . has 1.6K ratings behind it against 10, 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 33% of Countdown's.

Day Counter . ships an update weekly, Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter . | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter/id1597681894/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-down/id1644053160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) | [传彬 戴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633635226) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-down/id1644053160)

Personalize your iOS 16 lock screen with customizable countdown widgets for important dates. Never miss holidays or anniversaries with a quick glance at your screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Countdown to important dates, iOS 16 integration, Calendar and reminders import, One-click screen lock preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter . free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Day Counter . is rated higher. Day Counter . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Countdown averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

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

Countdown shows ads; Day Counter . does not.

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

Day Counter . ships an update weekly, and Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Day Counter . was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown on July 8, 2026.

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