# ScheduledDay vs Countdown@

ScheduledDay and Countdown@ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of ScheduledDay's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. ScheduledDay also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 177). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScheduledDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ScheduledDay against 4.7 for Countdown@. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 41K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ScheduledDay's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s.

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScheduledDay | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925/reviews) | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### ScheduledDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925)

Countdown to important scheduled days with customizable widgets and notifications. This app helps you anticipate and build excitement for upcoming events by providing timely reminders and visual personalization options.

**Highlights:** Countdown to scheduled days, Daily notifications, Customizable background image, Customizable font color, Widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full-version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Clear display
- 👍 Convenient for motivation
- 👍 Cute design elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Badge icon not updating
- 🐛 Badge icon limited to 60 days
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Ads present
- 🐛 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Color change not saving
- Home screen display not as previewed
- Badge icon stops displaying
- Badge icon only shows 60 days or less
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more than one date/timer
- Option to count down in weeks/months
- Ability to share schedule with contacts
- More background/theme choices
- Automatic daily badge update


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScheduledDay free?

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

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScheduledDay or Countdown@?

Countdown@ is rated higher. ScheduledDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 41K ratings.

### Do ScheduledDay or Countdown@ have ads?

Both ScheduledDay and Countdown@ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScheduledDay or Countdown@?

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, ScheduledDay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countdown@ on October 25, 2026.

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