# Countdown Widget vs DayKeeper

The clearest difference is rating: DayKeeper at 5.0 against Countdown Widget's 4.4. DayKeeper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Countdown Widget's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DayKeeper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of DayKeeper's.

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, DayKeeper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | DayKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daykeeper-countdown-reminder/id6743952876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) | [立战 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790215010) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### DayKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daykeeper-countdown-reminder/id6743952876)

Easily track and get reminders for important life events like birthdays, anniversaries, and trips. Customize your countdowns with unique styles and share your memories beautifully. Supports both Lunar and Gregorian calendars.

**Highlights:** Count Up & Countdown tracking, Customizable countdown books, Built-in holiday reminders, Shareable event pictures, Lunar & Gregorian calendar support, Event notifications, Date calculation tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayKeeper Pro(1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| DayKeeper Pro(1 Year) | $5.99 | per year |
| DayKeeper Pro(Lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| DayKeeper Pro(Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is DayKeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or DayKeeper?

DayKeeper is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while DayKeeper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or DayKeeper have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget nor DayKeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or DayKeeper?

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and DayKeeper every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 14, 2026 and DayKeeper on October 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*