# Countdown  ‎ vs Days Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days Counter at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Days Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Days Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Days Counter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Days Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-countdown/id1499388693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Arkadiusz Chmura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499388692) |

## 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, Apple Wallet, 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


### Days Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-countdown/id1499388693)

Track important life events and days elapsed or remaining. Customize counters with images, backgrounds, and fonts. Set reminders and display counts on your home screen with widgets.

**Highlights:** Countdown to specific days, Count up after events, Unlimited counters and widgets, Customizable images and backgrounds, Event reminders, Repetitive counters (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Days Counter free?

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

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

Days Counter is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Days Counter averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Days Counter have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Days Counter does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Days Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Days Counter on June 5, 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.*