# Day Counter . vs Countdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown at free against Day Counter .'s free with in-app purchases. Countdown also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Day Counter .'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Counter . has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Countdown's.

Day Counter . ships an update every 9 days, Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 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) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## 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-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown is rated higher. Day Counter . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Day Counter . nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Day Counter . ships an update every 9 days, and Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, Day Counter . was updated on November 11, 2026 and Countdown on November 3, 2026.

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