# DaysTill vs WidgetMate

The clearest difference is monetization model: DaysTill at freemium against WidgetMate's subscription. DaysTill also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 64%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaysTill sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and WidgetMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DaysTill holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of DaysTill's written reviews are positive against 64% of WidgetMate's.

DaysTill ships an update every 2 weeks, WidgetMate every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaysTill | WidgetMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystill-countdown-and-countup/id6474996230/reviews)** | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lessmore Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596137029) | [Right Tracks IT Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803615116) |

## What reviewers say

### DaysTill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystill-countdown-and-countup/id6474996230)

Easily track upcoming events and past milestones with a clean, ad-free interface. Organize your life with customizable countdowns, reminders, and notes, all synced across your devices.

**Highlights:** Count up and down for events, Powerful tagging system, Desktop widgets, Lunar calendar support, Rich notification settings, Recurring event reminders, Customizable background colors, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $100.00 | one-time |


### WidgetMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmate-lost-phone-widget/id6747684533)

Enhance your iPhone with customizable widgets for both your lock and home screens. Display essential information, quick access tools, and motivational quotes. Access a collection of unique wallpapers to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Lost phone contact information widget, System status widgets (battery, storage), Countdown timers, Motivational quotes widget, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetMate Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WidgetMate Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaysTill free?

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

### Is WidgetMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DaysTill or WidgetMate?

DaysTill is rated higher. DaysTill averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while WidgetMate averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do DaysTill or WidgetMate have ads?

Neither DaysTill nor WidgetMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DaysTill or WidgetMate?

DaysTill ships an update every 2 weeks, and WidgetMate every 11 days. Most recently, DaysTill was updated on November 12, 2026 and WidgetMate on November 12, 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.*
