# Countdown Star (Ad vs Days Until ‎

Countdown Star (Ad and Days Until ‎ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Days Until ‎'s. Countdown Star (Ad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Days Until ‎'s advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Days Until ‎ is free to download; Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99 up front. Days Until ‎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Star (Ad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Star (Ad against 4.6 for Days Until ‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star (Ad has 3.7K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Countdown Star (Ad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Days Until ‎'s.

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, Days Until ‎ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star (Ad | Days Until ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565/reviews)** | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until/id1635210247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Merrill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099488988) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Star (Ad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star-ad-free/id569371565)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Track time until or since important events with customizable timers. Set up countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and vacations, or count up from anniversaries and special dates. Share your event timers with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add custom events, Customize event visuals, Apple Watch display, Today Widget integration, Set exact event times, Adjust time units, Share event timers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 🎨 Nice visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable widget functionality
- 🔍 Limited event management options
- 💰 Paid version doesn't import free version data
- 🔧 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Custom wallpapers not saving
- Countdown not updating correctly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Notification system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support
- Ability to exclude weekends/holidays from countdown
- Multiple event display on main screen
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


### Days Until ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until/id1635210247)

This app helps you track upcoming events with a visually appealing countdown. It offers a home screen widget and daily notifications to keep you informed. You can also share your countdowns with others or use the images as wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns and count-ups, Home screen widget, Daily notifications, Background image customization, Easy sharing with friends, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Lifetime Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Star (Ad free?

Countdown Star (Ad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Days Until ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Star (Ad or Days Until ‎?

Countdown Star (Ad is rated higher. Countdown Star (Ad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Days Until ‎ averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.

### Do Countdown Star (Ad or Days Until ‎ have ads?

Days Until ‎ shows ads; Countdown Star (Ad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Star (Ad or Days Until ‎?

Countdown Star (Ad ships an update fortnightly, and Days Until ‎ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Star (Ad was updated on October 18, 2026 and Days Until ‎ on October 14, 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.*