# Countdown vs Days Until

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 83% against Days Until's 0%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Days Until's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Days Until 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, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Days Until's.

Countdown ships an update every 11 days, Days Until every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Days Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) | [Martin Traille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825217071) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $3.99 | one-time |


### Days Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510)

Track important dates with a visually appealing countdown. Set custom events, receive smart reminders, and view upcoming milestones on your home or lock screen. Organize events by category and choose how you want to count down.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free countdowns, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Customizable categories with emojis, Count down by days, weeks, months, or exact date, Recurring event tracking, Multiple reminder options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days Until Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Days Until free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Days Until?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Days Until averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Days Until have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Days Until does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Days Until?

Countdown ships an update every 11 days, and Days Until every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 4, 2026 and Days Until on September 24, 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.*