# Countdown to an Event vs Days

The clearest difference is ads: Days at none against Countdown to an Event's shown. Days also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 45). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an Event sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Countdown to an Event's written reviews are positive against 74% of Days's.

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, Days every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to an Event | Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id363735527/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Bevan](https://appshunter.io/developer/363735530) | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to an Event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id363735527)

Track upcoming events with a precise countdown. Set your event title, date, and time, and watch the seconds tick down. Personalize each event with a unique background image from your device or camera.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown, Event title, date, and time entry, Customizable background images, Image selection from device or camera, Second-by-second updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable backgrounds
- ⏱️ Detailed countdown options
- 📆 Tracks multiple events
- 🆓 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown times
- 📱 Compatibility issues with updates
- 🔍 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly deleted after updates
- Countdown time off by hours
- Unable to delete events
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable weekends in countdown
- Push notifications for upcoming events
- Option to display years in countdown
- Sync across devices


### Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917)

Track upcoming special moments with customizable countdowns. Visualize your events with beautiful imagery and access them directly from your home or lock screen. Never forget important dates like birthdays or anniversaries again.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Recurring event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Event reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Useful for tracking upcoming events and countdowns
- 🆓 Free version with no ads
- 🖼️ Ability to use custom photos for event backgrounds
- 🤩 Satisfying and motivating to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with only 5 events
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown display in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Inability to delete or edit events
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Crashes or freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support (e.g. birthdays, holidays)
- More customization options for fonts, colors, layouts
- Ability to display countdown in different formats (days, weeks, hours, etc.)
- Integration with calendar apps for seamless event management
- Reminders and notifications for upcoming events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to an Event free?

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

### Is Days free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to an Event or Days?

Days is rated higher. Countdown to an Event averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Days averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Countdown to an Event or Days have ads?

Countdown to an Event shows ads; Days does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to an Event or Days?

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, and Days every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown to an Event was updated on October 14, 2026 and Days on October 15, 2026.

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