Comparison

Countdown vs Countlys

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Create visually appealing event trackers for your important dates, from weddings to birthdays. Add these customizable widgets to your Home and Lock Screens for instant visibility. Receive timely alerts and track progress with unique counting modes.

Highlights
  • Customizable event styles
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Precise event alerts
  • Count 'days since' milestones
  • Smart repeats for recurring events
  • Custom icons and photos
Features
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Your next big moment—always in view. Create beautiful event trackers with customizable styles, add them to the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and watch the days melt away. What you can do: - Plan life events: wedding, birthday, anniversary, vacation, Christmas, retirement, D-Day at work, and more. - Choose a look that fits: minimal, bold, pastel, photo-based, or progress rings. - Place glanceable modules on the Home Screen and Lock Screen for instant access. - Get precise alerts before an event starts (hours, days, or weeks ahead). - Count “days since” past milestones to celebrate streaks and wins. - Privacy by design: your data stays on your devices. Power features: - Smart repeats for birthdays and anniversaries. - Custom icons, emojis, and photos per event. - Color themes and gradients, including dark mode tuned palettes. - Flexible units: days, weeks, or a compact “D-X” style. - “Count up” mode for tracking time since key moments. Perfect for: Birthday reminder, anniversary tracker, day counter, vacation planning, cruise prep, workday milestones, study goals, fitness streaks, holiday planning, and “days since” motivation. Why people stick with it Fast setup, tasteful styles, clean layout, and modules that look great on both the Home Screen and Lock Screen—so your next milestone stays top of mind.

About

Countlys

Features
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Keep track of the moments that matter most with Countlys. Countlys is the most elegant and simple way to count down to your most anticipated events. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, vacation, or a professional deadline, Countlys keeps your excitement alive right on your home screen. Why Countlys? Unlimited Countdowns: Create as many countdowns as you want. From years to seconds, track everything in one place. Stunning Widgets: Add beautiful widgets to your Home and Lock Screen. Stay updated without even opening the app. Fully Customizable: Personalize each countdown with custom colors, icons, and themes to match your style. Smart Notifications: Get reminded as your big day approaches. You choose when you want to be notified. Repeat Events: Easily set up recurring countdowns for annual birthdays or monthly anniversaries. Moments You Can Track: Birthday and Anniversaries Holidays and Travel Wedding / Engagement Concerts and Festivals New Year’s Eve Exam Dates & Graduation Project Deadlines Make every second count. Download Countlys today and start looking forward to your next big event!

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Countlys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countlys's shown. Countlys's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, Countlys daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Countdown versus Countlys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownCountlys
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB6 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAleksei KamenevKerem Gonlkrmaz

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Countlys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countlys free?
Countlys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or Countlys have ads?
Countlys shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countlys?
Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countlys daily. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countlys on October 25, 2026.

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