# Days Until vs Countdown X

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown X at 3.7 against Days Until's 3.0. Countdown X also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days Until sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown X holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Days Until ships an update every 4 months, Countdown X weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days Until | Countdown X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Traille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825217071) | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) |

## What reviewers say

### Days Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510)

Track important dates with a visually appealing countdown. Set custom events, receive smart reminders, and view upcoming milestones on your home or lock screen. Organize events by category and choose how you want to count down.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free countdowns, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Customizable categories with emojis, Count down by days, weeks, months, or exact date, Recurring event tracking, Multiple reminder options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days Until Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

**Highlights:** Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines, Customizable home screen widgets, Smart event notifications, Organize multiple events, Privacy-focused, no account needed, iCloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days Until free?

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

### Is Countdown X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days Until or Countdown X?

Countdown X is rated higher. Days Until averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown X averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Days Until or Countdown X have ads?

Neither Days Until nor Countdown X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days Until or Countdown X?

Days Until ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown X weekly. Most recently, Days Until was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown X on September 10, 2026.

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