Comparison

CNDWN vs DayDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CNDWN

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable countdowns and countups. Features include iCloud sync, widgets, Live Activities, and import from your calendar. Share your progress with others.

Highlights
  • Countdowns and Countups
  • Progress Bars
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Widgets (Home Screen, Lock Screen, Standby)
  • Live Activities
  • Import from Calendar
  • Shareable Countdowns
Features
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Count down to the moments that matter — birthdays, weddings, trips, exams, due dates, and every big day — on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. CNDWN is the first countdown app with every feature free: • Countdowns & count-ups • Progress bars for every event • Home Screen, Lock Screen & StandBy widgets • Apple Watch app & complications • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom colors for each countdown • Notifications & reminders • Import from Calendar & Reminders • Dark Mode & Handoff • Share your countdowns — now to Instagram, too Set your first countdown in seconds and never lose track of what's coming next.

About

DayDrop

Features
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DayDrop is a countdown and habit-tracking app. Every event becomes a poster: your photo full-bleed, a giant number and the emoji of your choice, on your Home Screen and your Apple Watch. TWO EXPERIENCES IN ONE APP: 1. COUNTDOWNS (days left): Feel the excitement build for your summer holidays, weddings, birthdays, concerts, game releases or exams. 2. STREAKS (days since): Celebrate every win! Track your days without sugar, quitting smoking, your running streaks or relationship milestones. KEY FEATURES: • Your style, your rules: your photos, vibrant gradients, editorial typefaces and any emoji you like. • Gallery: all your countdowns and streaks together in a mosaic of posters. • iOS, macOS & watchOS widgets: small, medium, large, Lock Screen, Control Center and Apple Watch complications. • Siri, Shortcuts & Spotlight: "How many days until Tokyo in DayDrop?" • Import birthdays from your Contacts in one tap. • Complete event hub: a prep checklist, notes and booking links for every event. • Live clock: second-by-second countdown on the big day, in a Live Activity and the Dynamic Island. • Celebrations & milestones: automatic notifications and confetti for key moments (30 days left, 7 days left, the big day, 30-day streak, 100 days). • iCloud sync and JSON backup. • Secure lock: protect your events with Face ID or a PIN code. DAYDROP PRO: unlimited events, every widget, iCloud sync, custom photos, Live Activity and sharing without a watermark. One-time purchase or a yearly subscription that renews automatically; cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. A smooth experience with no intrusive ads, crafted with care by Vesparys Studio. Terms of Use: https://www.vesparysstudio.fr/conditions-generales-d-utilisation.html Privacy Policy: https://www.vesparysstudio.fr/politique-de-confidentialite.html

Screenshots

CNDWN4 screens
DayDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CNDWN at none against DayDrop's 6. CNDWN also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayDrop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. CNDWN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNDWN ships an update every 9 days, DayDrop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CNDWN versus DayDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNDWNDayDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandra SchillhahnAlex Le bolc'h

In-app purchases

None

CNDWN

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DayDrop

Subscriptions1
  • Daydrop Annuel$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • Un petit café$1.99
  • DayDrop Pro — Accès à Vie$3.99
  • Café & Croissant$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Une bonne pizza$8.99
  • Super Fusée$17.99

Questions

Is CNDWN free?
CNDWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayDrop free?
DayDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CNDWN or DayDrop have ads?
Neither CNDWN nor DayDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNDWN or DayDrop?
CNDWN ships an update every 9 days, and DayDrop every 2 weeks. Most recently, CNDWN was updated on November 7, 2026 and DayDrop on November 6, 2026.

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