Comparison

Countdown Widget vs KeepsDay

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

Features
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Keep track of every special moment with "Countdown Widget • Timer" – a simple and beautiful way to see how much time is left until your most important events. Whether it’s a birthday countdown, vacation, wedding, or product launch, this app helps you stay aware of every upcoming milestone. Create unlimited countdowns in just seconds. Each one updates in real time, showing the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds left. Use it as your personal counter for any event that matters – big or small. With stunning iOS widgets, your countdowns are always visible right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Customize each countdown widget to match your style: choose the layout, color, and format that fits your mood. Watch time tick down beautifully without even opening the app. The app is designed to be fast, intuitive, and distraction-free. Add events, edit them instantly, and organize your life visually. Whether you’re planning your next trip, waiting for the weekend, or counting down to the New Year — Countdown Widget makes every moment feel more meaningful. Features: - Create and manage unlimited countdowns - Real-time updates with precise time left - Beautiful iOS Home and Lock Screen widgets - Customizable colors - Works perfectly for birthdays, holidays, launches, and daily goals - Lightweight, fast, and private Make time visible. Stay inspired, focused, and ready for what’s next — with Countdown Widget, your time is always in sight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KeepsDay

Track important dates and life events with customizable countdowns and visual timers. Keep your next event, day counter, or date countdown visible with home screen and lock screen widgets. Personalize your countdowns for trips, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Visual timers
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Days left/passed counter
  • Anniversary tracker
  • Birthday reminders
Features
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Count down to your next birthday, trip or wedding, and see how many days it's been since a date you want to remember. KeepsDay puts your upcoming events and past dates in one place, with photos, reminders and widgets. Create a countdown for a birthday, trip, wedding, retirement or holiday. See how many days are left. See how many days have passed since you met, moved into your home or reached a personal milestone. Keep those dates alongside your upcoming plans. Choose a photo and colors for each event. Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to check your important dates without opening the app. Set reminders before an event or on the day. Set birthdays and anniversaries to repeat each year. Free and Pro Start with up to 7 events for free. KeepsDay Pro adds: - Unlimited events - Advanced customization - Folder management - A widget that shows multiple events together By using KeepsDay, you agree to the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
KeepsDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeepsDay at every 3 days against Countdown Widget's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and KeepsDay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 4 weeks, KeepsDay every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Countdown Widget versus KeepsDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetKeepsDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDzmitry TratsiakRuslan Shadura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (1 week)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
8 purchases

KeepsDay

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepsDay free?
KeepsDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Widget or KeepsDay have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor KeepsDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or KeepsDay?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 4 weeks, and KeepsDay every 3 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and KeepsDay on October 8, 2026.

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