Comparison

Countdown by Kired vs Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown by Kired

Easily track important dates like birthdays, holidays, and events with custom countdowns. Receive timely reminders and review past events with archived countdowns. Never miss a moment again.

Highlights
  • Custom event countdowns
  • Seasonal backgrounds
  • Event reminders
  • Push notifications
  • Archived countdowns
Features
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Never forget anything important! Events, birthdays, concerts, holidays and more! Set your own countdown and watch the time fly by. Set special reminders to alert you at the time of the event. You don’t need to keep it in your head anymore, we got you! Whats in the app? - Do you have some events and holidays you can’t remember? We have your back. Create countdown for every occasion - Countdowns with seasonal backgrounds - Create your own events and remainders. The app with push notifications when you need it - Look at the past with archived countdowns where you can see your past plans If you have a feedback for us or a feature to request don't hesitate and just shake your iPhone and leave us a message.

About

Countdown

Features
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Days Until is an event countdown app and day counter widget — track birthdays, weddings, vacations, and every important date with a one-time $5.99 unlock. No subscription, ever. Whether you're counting down to your next vacation, a loved one's birthday, or an important deadline, Days Until makes every moment feel special with beautiful countdown widgets right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. COUNTDOWN WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add stunning countdown widgets in multiple sizes. Choose from elegant themes that match your style and never lose track of what matters most. DAYS UNTIL ANY EVENT — UNLIMITED Track unlimited countdowns Birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, weddings, work deadlines, school events — count down to anything. PERFECT FOR - Birthday countdowns and anniversaries - Vacation and holiday countdowns - Wedding countdowns and special celebrations - Work deadlines and project milestones - Personal goals and achievements - School events, exams, and graduations - Christmas, New Year, and seasonal events CALENDAR IMPORT — AUTO-ADD EVENTS Import events directly from your iPhone calendar. Days Until automatically creates a countdown for every birthday, meeting, and special date — no manual entry needed. CUSTOM WIDGETS, COLORS & PHOTOS Personalize each event countdown with custom backgrounds, colors, fonts, and your own photos. Choose from beautiful themes or design your own day counter style. SMART FEATURES - Multiple widget sizes for Home Screen and Lock Screen - Calendar integration for automatic event sync - Dark mode support - Live Activities for upcoming events - Export and backup your countdowns - iPad and iPhone support PAY ONCE, NOT FOREVER Most countdown apps lock features behind a yearly subscription. Days Until is a one-time $5.99 unlock for premium features — no paywalls on event counts, no surprise charges, no subscriptions. Join thousands who never miss important moments. Download Days Until and start counting down to what matters most.

Screenshots

Countdown by Kired3 screens
Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown by Kired at none against Countdown's 1. Countdown by Kired also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown by Kired asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown by Kired ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Countdown by Kired versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown by KiredCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadek NovakShubham Bhatt

In-app purchases

None

Countdown by Kired

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Days until Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Countdown by Kired free?
Countdown by Kired is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown by Kired or Countdown have ads?
Neither Countdown by Kired nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown by Kired or Countdown?
Countdown by Kired ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown by Kired was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown on October 2, 2026.

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