# ScheduledDay vs Countdown Widget Timer

ScheduledDay and Countdown Widget Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of ScheduledDay's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's. Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScheduledDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 484 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ScheduledDay's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScheduledDay | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduledday/id466693925/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 177 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScheduledDay free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScheduledDay or Countdown Widget Timer?

ScheduledDay is rated higher. ScheduledDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do ScheduledDay or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both ScheduledDay and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

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

ScheduledDay ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, ScheduledDay was updated on October 11, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on October 12, 2026.

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