# Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) vs StarDay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarDay at none against Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s 11. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 576) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. StarDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) against 4.8 for StarDay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) has 4.2K ratings behind it against 576, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 68% of StarDay's.

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) ships an update fortnightly, StarDay weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) | StarDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798/reviews) | [4.8 (576 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 576 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/566232887) | [AboutMe Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088980079) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798)

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdown timers. Set reminders, sync with your device and social media calendars, and add personal touches like images and filters. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdown timers, Device and Facebook event syncing, Holiday calendars from various countries, Smart reminder alarms, Customizable timer display and units, Image assignment with Instagram filters, Event sharing and collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celebration Time! Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feel The Rhythm Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Let's Travel Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| National Holidays Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Holiday Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Great countdown app
- 🎨 Customizable with photos
- 📆 Integrates with calendar
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🚫 Lack of updates/support
- 💰 Paywall for features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to use/navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Events disappearing/not saving
- Crashes on launch
- Sync/login problems

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve sync/backup functionality
- Expand customization options
- Provide better customer support


### StarDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550)

Easily track important life events with unlimited countdowns. Customize widgets to visualize your progress and forget about intrusive advertisements. This app helps you stay on top of your milestones.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Customizable widgets, Streak tracking, Ad-free experience, Event tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient countdown timer
- 💡 Handy widget functionality
- 🔓 No subscriptions or ads
- ⭐ Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (unable to select custom countdown)
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing events (order, background, etc.)
- 🔢 Limited to one countdown at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying custom countdowns
- Countdown restarting unexpectedly after deleting an event

**Requested features**

- Ability to display multiple countdowns on widget
- Option to customize countdown display (time, background, etc.)
- Automatic sorting of events by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) free?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StarDay free?

StarDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or StarDay?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) and StarDay are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.2K and 576 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or StarDay have ads?

Neither Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) nor StarDay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or StarDay?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) ships an update fortnightly, and StarDay weekly. Most recently, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) was updated on September 28, 2026 and StarDay on September 29, 2026.

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