# MyCountdown vs Countdown Days Since & Until

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days Since & Until at 4.8 against MyCountdown's 3.3. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). MyCountdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyCountdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MyCountdown's written reviews are positive against 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's.

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCountdown | Countdown Days Since & Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCountdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611)

Track upcoming events with a visually customizable countdown. Receive daily notifications and enjoy a modern interface with various display styles and widgets. Celebrate milestones as they arrive.

**Highlights:** Daily countdown notifications, Customizable image backgrounds, Number and flip view styles, Today widget view, Event celebration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | 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 MyCountdown free?

MyCountdown 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, MyCountdown or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. MyCountdown averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; MyCountdown does not.

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

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. Most recently, MyCountdown was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown Days Since & Until on October 15, 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.*