# Countdown  ‎ vs Day Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Day Counter at 90% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Day Counter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 444) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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 Day Counter sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 444, 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 90% of Day Counter's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Day Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-countdown-timer/id1499976509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 444 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Bitsens](https://appshunter.io/developer/961189050) |

## 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


### Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-countdown-timer/id1499976509)

Track days until or since any special moment with this simple and elegant app. It helps you manage personal goals, habits, and important life events with customizable counters and notifications.

**Highlights:** Count Up & Countdown Modes, Unlimited Counters, Widgets & Reminders, Custom Notifications, Clean & Minimal Design, Habit and Streak Tracker

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Custom Colors | $2.99 | one-time |
| Notes | $3.49 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $4.49 | one-time |
| All In One. 75% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $5.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 60% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited counters | $10.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $11.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 30% OFF | $15.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $19.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🎨 Nice design and colors
- 🙌 Motivating and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔋 Frequent ads in free version
- 🕰️ Missing time-based tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent date/time display
- Occasional sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add time-based tracking (hours, minutes, seconds)
- Provide more customization options
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Day Counter free?

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

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

Day Counter is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Day Counter averages 4.7 from 444 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Day Counter have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Day Counter does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Day Counter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Day Counter on September 22, 2026.

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