# Day Counter . vs Day Counter widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Day Counter widget at free against Day Counter .'s free with in-app purchases. Day Counter .'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 95). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Day Counter widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Day Counter . against 4.8 for Day Counter widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Counter . has 1.6K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Day Counter .'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Day Counter widget's.

Day Counter . ships an update every 9 days, Day Counter widget weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter . | Day Counter widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter/id1597681894/reviews)** | [4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-widget/id1644568196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) | [LightByte Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494269061) |

## 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


### Day Counter widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-widget/id1644568196)

Easily track important dates with this free countdown timer and reminder app. It helps you manage birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and more, with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Never miss an event again with timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer and reminder, Home and lock screen widgets, Shared countdowns, Customizable backgrounds, Expiration tracker, Event reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Member | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter . free?

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

### Is Day Counter widget free?

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

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

Day Counter . is rated higher. Day Counter . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Day Counter widget averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.

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

Neither Day Counter . nor Day Counter widget shows ads.

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

Day Counter . ships an update every 9 days, and Day Counter widget weekly. Most recently, Day Counter . was updated on November 3, 2026 and Day Counter widget on November 3, 2026.

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