Comparison

MakeEveryDayCount vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

MakeEveryDayCount

Features
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Make every milestone feel closer. Count down to an anniversary, birthday, wedding, vacation, graduation or any date that matters—and track how much time has passed since unforgettable moments. With MakeEveryDayCount you can: • count down to a future date or track time since a past one • add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in multiple sizes • personalize colors, gradients, photos, fonts and alignment • display years, months, weeks, days, hours or combined time remaining • use Live Activities and Dynamic Island on supported devices • schedule local reminders before, on or after the event • count weekdays only, excluding Saturdays and Sundays Sort every counter in one place. No account required. Your dates stay focused on what they mean to you.

About

Countdown

Create personalized timers for important events like birthdays or vacations. Offers customizable widgets, recurring event options, and sharing capabilities. Track time past events with a count-up mode and enjoy celebratory animations.

Highlights
  • Personalized timers with smart suggestions
  • Recurring events with flexible options
  • Share countdowns with friends
  • Free home screen widgets
  • Count-up mode for past events
  • Customizable color palettes and backgrounds
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Countdown keeps every moment on your radar, whether it’s a birthday bash, product launch, or dream vacation. Create gorgeous, personalized timers in seconds and never lose track of what matters most. What you’ll love: * Quick setup with smart suggestions for titles, emojis, and backgrounds * Recurring events with flexible repeat options for weekly hangouts, annual celebrations, and more *
Share countdowns with friends so everyone stays in sync
 * Beautiful (and free) home screen widgets sized for every device and lock-screen glance
 * Dynamic progress rings * Count-up mode once the moment passes * Confetti surprises to celebrate the finish line Your timeline, your vibe: * Pick from curated color palettes, drop in your own photos
 * Sort by upcoming, alphabetical, or custom drag-and-drop order to keep your list just right * Enjoy full dark-mode support Celebrate on autopilot: * Reminders hit right when you need them
 * Less than an hour to go? You’ll see it instantly on the widget
 * Once the moment passes, the countdown flips into count-up mode so you can track the time since Countdown is crafted for people who live by their milestones. Stay organized, stay inspired, and make every countdown feel like an event. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MakeEveryDayCount3 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdown at Free against MakeEveryDayCount's $1.99. Countdown also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). MakeEveryDayCount's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Countdown is free to download; MakeEveryDayCount costs $1.99 up front. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MakeEveryDayCount asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakeEveryDayCount ships an update every 3 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MakeEveryDayCount versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeEveryDayCountCountdown
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOMINIK MARC GERSTERYana Pohranychna

In-app purchases

None

MakeEveryDayCount

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is MakeEveryDayCount free?
MakeEveryDayCount costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MakeEveryDayCount or Countdown have ads?
Neither MakeEveryDayCount nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakeEveryDayCount or Countdown?
MakeEveryDayCount ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, MakeEveryDayCount was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown on September 9, 2026.

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