# Countdown  ‎ vs Days To Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Days To Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Days To Countdown also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 55). On price, ads, 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 To Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days To Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Days To Countdown's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Days To Countdown daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Days To Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-to-countdown/id1644686122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [EROL YIKARBABA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644686124) |

## 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


### Days To Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-to-countdown/id1644686122)

Easily track special events and moments with a modern countdown and reminder app. Customize events with backgrounds, colors, and fonts. Features home screen widgets and customizable notifications to ensure you never miss an important date.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count up for events, Customizable event themes and backgrounds, Home screen widgets, Reminder notifications, Repeat event options, Cloud backup

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days To Pro For 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Welcome Offer Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Days To Countdown free?

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

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

Days To Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Days To Countdown averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Days To Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Days To Countdown show ads.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Days To Countdown daily. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Days To Countdown on October 3, 2026.

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