# Smart Events Countdown vs Days

The clearest difference is ads: Days at none against Smart Events Countdown's shown. Days also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 110). Smart Events Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Events Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Smart Events Countdown's written reviews are positive against 73% of Days's.

Smart Events Countdown ships an update every 13 months, Days every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Events Countdown | Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-events-countdown/id641343059/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Events Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-events-countdown/id641343059)

Easily track important dates and milestones with a user-friendly countdown timer. Customize your display to see remaining time in various units and access your countdowns directly from your home screen.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Countdown widget, Multiple countdown display modes, Automatic device syncing, Customizable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events | $2.99 | one-time |


### Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917)

Track upcoming special moments with customizable countdowns. Visualize your events with beautiful imagery and access them directly from your home or lock screen. Never forget important dates like birthdays or anniversaries again.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Recurring event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Event reminders

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Useful for tracking upcoming events and countdowns
- 🆓 Free version with no ads
- 🖼️ Ability to use custom photos for event backgrounds
- 🤩 Satisfying and motivating to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with only 5 events
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown display in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Inability to delete or edit events
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Crashes or freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support (e.g. birthdays, holidays)
- More customization options for fonts, colors, layouts
- Ability to display countdown in different formats (days, weeks, hours, etc.)
- Integration with calendar apps for seamless event management
- Reminders and notifications for upcoming events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Events Countdown free?

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

### Is Days free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Events Countdown or Days?

Days is rated higher. Smart Events Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Days averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Smart Events Countdown or Days have ads?

Smart Events Countdown shows ads; Days does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Events Countdown or Days?

Smart Events Countdown ships an update every 13 months, and Days every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Events Countdown was updated on September 4, 2026 and Days on September 25, 2026.

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