# Countdown vs Countdown Days Since & Until

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Days Since & Until at 80% against Countdown's 52%. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 51). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Days Since & Until holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Days Since & Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758)

Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count down time remaining, Display time in months, weeks, days, Remember important dates, Set custom event names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro - days Counter | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

Countdown Days Since & Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Days Since & Until have ads?

Both Countdown and Countdown Days Since & Until show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 5, 2026 and Countdown Days Since & Until on October 13, 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.*