# Countdown Widget vs DayCue

The clearest difference is rating: DayCue at 5.0 against Countdown Widget's 4.4. DayCue also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Countdown Widget's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). 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 DayCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayCue 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.

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, DayCue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | DayCue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/daycue/id6768081173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) | [ORTEK GROUP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844117703) |

## 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 |


### DayCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycue/id6768081173)

Visually track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Add photos, emojis, and choose from multiple themes to personalize your countdowns. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a significant moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown themes, Home screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Configurable event notifications, Add photos and emojis, One-time purchase

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCue Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is DayCue free?

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

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

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

### Do Countdown Widget or DayCue have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget nor DayCue shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and DayCue every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 27, 2026 and DayCue on October 25, 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.*