# Countdown by timeanddate.com vs Countdown Days Since & Until

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days Since & Until at 4.8 against Countdown by timeanddate.com's 2.9. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 56%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Countdown by timeanddate.com'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 by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Days Since & Until holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Countdown by timeanddate.com's written reviews are positive against 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's.

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown by timeanddate.com | Countdown Days Since & Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown by timeanddate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054)

Create and share exciting countdowns to any event. This app offers fun themes, automatic adjustments for time zones and daylight saving, and notifications for upcoming events. Count up or down from any point in time and share your countdowns with friends.

**Highlights:** Fun themes, Automatic time zone and DST adjustments, Event notifications, Count up or down, Share countdowns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate countdown timer
- 💡 Useful for tracking important dates and events
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 📍 Limited location options
- 🔧 Difficulty editing or customizing events

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timer freezes or displays incorrect time
- Widget fails to load countdown information
- App crashes when deleting events
- Paid version doesn't unlock all advertised features

**Requested features**

- Add seconds option for countdown
- Implement widget support
- Allow custom text labels for events
- Expand location options or enable manual entry


### Countdown Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown by timeanddate.com free?

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

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown by timeanddate.com averages 2.9 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Days Since & Until have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Countdown by timeanddate.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown by timeanddate.com was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown Days Since & Until on October 2, 2026.

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