# WorkdaysCounter vs Working Days Counter & Widget

The clearest difference is ads: WorkdaysCounter at none against Working Days Counter & Widget's shown. WorkdaysCounter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Working Days Counter & Widget's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkdaysCounter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Working Days Counter & Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkdaysCounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Working Days Counter & Widget has 205 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WorkdaysCounter ships an update every 2 months, Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkdaysCounter | Working Days Counter & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workdayscounter/id6447691429/reviews)** | [4.7 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **205** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳佳 陶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682189695) | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkdaysCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workdayscounter/id6447691429)

Calculate actual workdays between dates, accounting for Chinese public holidays and adjustments. Supports customizable work modes for international users.

**Highlights:** Calculate workdays between dates, Accounts for Chinese public holidays, Includes workday adjustments, Supports single-rest-day mode, Customizable work modes for international users

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


### Working Days Counter & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880)

Track days until important events like vacations, holidays, or project deadlines. This app offers customizable countdowns, work schedule adjustments, and home screen widgets for a clear overview. Premium features include exclusion lists and calendar imports for precise tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns and count-ups, Work schedule customization, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, iCloud sync, Sharing options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Great for tracking future and past events
- 💰 Reasonable price and one-time purchase option
- 🖼️ Customizable with own photos
- 🗓️ Excludes weekends, holidays, and work days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget only shows one counter
- 💸 Some features require payment
- 🤔 Unclear what is included in paid features
- 🚫 No recurrence option
- 📉 Basic functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- App icon multiplies on Home Screen
- Does not work as expected, wrong counting
- App counts down incorrectly, stays at the same number
- Lost schedule after a new release
- Widget is black and doesn't show countdown

**Requested features**

- Widget counters rotate
- Display time in years, months, days, minutes
- Show percentage towards completion based on start date
- Add other languages
- Annual recurrence option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkdaysCounter free?

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

### Is Working Days Counter & Widget free?

Working Days Counter & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WorkdaysCounter or Working Days Counter & Widget?

WorkdaysCounter is rated higher. WorkdaysCounter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Working Days Counter & Widget averages 4.7 from 205 ratings.

### Do WorkdaysCounter or Working Days Counter & Widget have ads?

Working Days Counter & Widget shows ads; WorkdaysCounter does not.

### Which is updated more often, WorkdaysCounter or Working Days Counter & Widget?

WorkdaysCounter ships an update every 2 months, and Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. Most recently, WorkdaysCounter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Working Days Counter & Widget on October 24, 2026.

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