# ScheduledDay vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget & Counter at none against ScheduledDay's shown. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 177). ScheduledDay's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScheduledDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K 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 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScheduledDay | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## 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 Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScheduledDay free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScheduledDay or Countdown Widget & Counter?

ScheduledDay is rated higher. ScheduledDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do ScheduledDay or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

ScheduledDay shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScheduledDay or Countdown Widget & Counter?

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScheduledDay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 27, 2026.

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