# Reminder & Countdown vs DayCount

Reminder & Countdown and DayCount both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Reminder & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's. Reminder & Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). DayCount's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Reminder & Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reminder & Countdown against 4.7 for DayCount. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Reminder & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's.

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, DayCount every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder & Countdown | DayCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 43 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365)

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdowns, Customizable alerts, Event personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts), Import birthdays and calendar events, Event sharing via multiple platforms, Multiple reminder options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and convenient
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing important dates
- 👍 Useful for medical and appointment reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Reminders sometimes persist even after being deleted
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not clearing after being deleted
- Countdown timers not always accurate
- Notification issues after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow snooze and nag functions for reminders
- Integrate with calendar apps for better sync
- Add ability to filter reminders by work/school days
- Provide more customization options for backgrounds and icons
- Enable sharing of countdowns with friends and family


### DayCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Track time towards future events or since past milestones. Set custom reminders, build positive habits with streak tracking, and visualize your progress with customizable widgets. Stay organized and focused on what matters most.

**Highlights:** Event counters for countdowns and count-ups, Streak and habit tracking, Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screen, Flexible reminder settings, Event grouping and categorization, Image integration for events, Calendar import

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCount Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCount Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| StreakCount | $59.99 | one-time |
| DayCount Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Clean and fast app
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
- 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
- 📊 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Inconsistent countdown display
- Issues with syncing across devices
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Recurring event/reminder support
- Ability to edit events without paid subscription
- Automatic backup and restore of data
- Widget customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder & Countdown free?

Reminder & Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DayCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reminder & Countdown or DayCount?

Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while DayCount averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Reminder & Countdown or DayCount have ads?

Reminder & Countdown shows ads; DayCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder & Countdown or DayCount?

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and DayCount every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reminder & Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and DayCount on September 23, 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.*