# Countdown  ‎ vs Since i・Countdown days・widget

The clearest difference is rating: Since i・Countdown days・widget at 4.3 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Since i・Countdown days・widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 44). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Since i・Countdown days・widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Since i・Countdown days・widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Since i・Countdown days・widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. You can add personal notes to events, use it as a diary, and share your countdowns with others. Widgets allow you to see upcoming events directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Add notes to events, Share events with friends, Photo backgrounds for countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Since i・Countdown days・widget free?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Since i・Countdown days・widget have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Since i・Countdown days・widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Since i・Countdown days・widget on September 3, 2026.

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