# Countdown Star vs Days Until ‎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Star at 60% against Days Until ‎'s 0%. Countdown Star also leads on ratings volume (216K vs 81) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Days Until ‎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Star holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Star has 216K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Countdown Star's written reviews are positive against 0% of Days Until ‎'s.

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, Days Until ‎ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Star | Days Until ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593/reviews)** | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until/id1635210247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 55 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-star/id576177593)

Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for tracking events
- 👍 Useful for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not working
- 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
- 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying events
- Wallpaper not saving
- Countdown off by one day
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes and glitches after updates

**Requested features**

- Add weeks option
- Allow multiple countdowns on one screen
- Provide Apple Watch complications
- Add ability to export/backup data
- Improve wallpaper customization


### 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 free?

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

### Is Days Until ‎ free?

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

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

Countdown Star is rated higher. Countdown Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while Days Until ‎ averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.

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

Both Countdown Star and Days Until ‎ show ads.

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

Countdown Star ships an update fortnightly, and Days Until ‎ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Star was updated on October 2, 2026 and Days Until ‎ on September 29, 2026.

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