Comparison

Countdown vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Days Until is an event countdown app and day counter widget — track birthdays, weddings, vacations, and every important date with a one-time $5.99 unlock. No subscription, ever. Whether you're counting down to your next vacation, a loved one's birthday, or an important deadline, Days Until makes every moment feel special with beautiful countdown widgets right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. COUNTDOWN WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add stunning countdown widgets in multiple sizes. Choose from elegant themes that match your style and never lose track of what matters most. DAYS UNTIL ANY EVENT — UNLIMITED Track unlimited countdowns Birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, weddings, work deadlines, school events — count down to anything. PERFECT FOR - Birthday countdowns and anniversaries - Vacation and holiday countdowns - Wedding countdowns and special celebrations - Work deadlines and project milestones - Personal goals and achievements - School events, exams, and graduations - Christmas, New Year, and seasonal events CALENDAR IMPORT — AUTO-ADD EVENTS Import events directly from your iPhone calendar. Days Until automatically creates a countdown for every birthday, meeting, and special date — no manual entry needed. CUSTOM WIDGETS, COLORS & PHOTOS Personalize each event countdown with custom backgrounds, colors, fonts, and your own photos. Choose from beautiful themes or design your own day counter style. SMART FEATURES - Multiple widget sizes for Home Screen and Lock Screen - Calendar integration for automatic event sync - Dark mode support - Live Activities for upcoming events - Export and backup your countdowns - iPad and iPhone support PAY ONCE, NOT FOREVER Most countdown apps lock features behind a yearly subscription. Days Until is a one-time $5.99 unlock for premium features — no paywalls on event counts, no surprise charges, no subscriptions. Join thousands who never miss important moments. Download Days Until and start counting down to what matters most.

About

Countdown

Features
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Countdown — Event Tracker helps you keep track of every important moment in your life. Whether it's a concert, a flight, a birthday or a sports event, Countdown gives you a clear view of how much time is left — down to the second. KEY FEATURES - Create events with a custom image from your photo library or an online gallery - Set an emoji instead of a photo for a more personal touch - Organize events with color-coded categories - Get reminded before your event — 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, at a custom time and when it happens - Add widgets to your home screen and track your events at a glance - Tap any event to see a live countdown, down to the second - Automatic separation between upcoming and past events - Clean, dark design built for iOS Countdown is free, simple, and built with privacy in mind. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Countdown3 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown at none against Countdown's 1. Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update weekly, Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Countdown versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShubham BhattAntoine Coilliaux

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Days until Premium$5.99
None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or Countdown have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown?
Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown on October 24, 2026.

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