# TimeLeft vs Days Until

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeLeft at 100% against Days Until's 50%. Days Until's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLeft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Days Until sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeLeft ships an update every 3 months, Days Until every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeLeft | Days Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHOTA HIGASHIHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/871049286) | [Masaki Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/391356571) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeLeft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeleft-pocket-life-countdown/id6753326807)

This app provides a visual countdown of your remaining life in weeks and days, encouraging you to invest time in meaningful experiences. Set goals with due dates and receive gentle nudges to take action, transforming intentions into reality.

**Highlights:** Life countdown in weeks and days, Goal setting with due dates, Customizable reminders and nudges, Daily motivational quotes, No account required, Ad-free experience with Pro purchase

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |


### Days Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6792396949)

Display countdowns to important dates directly on your iPhone's lock screen. Customize the look with various backgrounds, colors, and fonts. Supports both countdowns and count-ups for anniversaries and events.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets for constant display, Customizable backgrounds, text, and colors, Photo backgrounds and pattern options (Pro), Choice of fonts (Pro), Countdown and count-up modes, Data stored locally on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月額プラン | $1.99 | per month |
| 年額プラン | $19.99 | per year |
| Days Until Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeLeft free?

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

### Is Days Until free?

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

### Do TimeLeft or Days Until have ads?

TimeLeft shows ads; Days Until does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeLeft or Days Until?

TimeLeft ships an update every 3 months, and Days Until every 6 days. Most recently, TimeLeft was updated on October 12, 2026 and Days Until on October 25, 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.*