# Countdown  ‎ vs SomeDay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SomeDay at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. SomeDay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 21). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and SomeDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SomeDay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 21, 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 SomeDay's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, SomeDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | SomeDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/someday-countdown-and-countup/id6502441168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [炯 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745339111) |

## 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


### SomeDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/someday-countdown-and-countup/id6502441168)

Track upcoming events and anniversaries with countdowns, or monitor days since significant life moments. Set personalized reminders and use custom icons to make each event visually unique. Manage your life goals with an integrated checklist.

**Highlights:** Date countdowns, Date count-ups, Life checklist, Personalized icons, Flexible reminders, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is SomeDay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or SomeDay?

SomeDay is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SomeDay averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or SomeDay have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; SomeDay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or SomeDay?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and SomeDay monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and SomeDay on July 22, 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.*