Comparison

Countdown Widget vs DayCue

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

Easily track upcoming events with customizable widgets. Personalize your countdowns with photos or colors, and view them on your home screen or lock screen. Share excitement with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalize with photos/colors
  • Lock screen countdowns
  • Shareable countdowns
  • Flexible display options (days, hours, minutes, seconds)
  • Event notifications
  • Calendar import
Features
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Never miss life's most important moments. Whether you're counting down to your birthday, planning the perfect vacation, or eagerly awaiting the holidays, our countdown widget keeps every special date right at your fingertips. Built for iOS 27 - experience the latest features Apple has to offer with a countdown app designed for the newest generation of iPhone. Make It Yours Personalize every countdown with your favorite colors or photos. Want a tropical beach background for your vacation countdown? A festive theme for Christmas? A cherished memory for your anniversary? Simply choose any image from your gallery or pick from our beautiful color palette. Every countdown becomes uniquely yours. Resize widgets to fit perfectly on your screen. Whether you prefer a compact view or a large, eye-catching display, you have complete control over how your countdowns appear. Place as many widgets as you need - there's no limit. Fill your home screen with all the moments that matter most to you. Live Countdown on Your Lock Screen Watch the seconds tick away in real-time without unlocking your phone. Our lock screen widgets update continuously, so your most anticipated moments are always visible at a glance. No need to open the app — just look at your phone and instantly see how much time remains until your next big event. Share the Excitement Counting down alone is fun, but counting down together is even better. Send countdown widgets to friends and family so everyone can anticipate the same special moment. Planning a group vacation? Getting ready for a wedding? Share your countdown and build excitement together. Flexible Display Options Choose exactly how you want to see your countdown. Display days, hours, minutes, seconds, or any combination that works for you. Some moments call for a simple day counter, while others deserve a precise second-by-second countdown. You decide what matters most. Customize what shows before and after your event passes. Keep celebrating even after the big day arrives by switching to count-up mode and see how long it's been since that special moment. Stay on Track Set notifications so you never forget what's coming. Get reminded a week before, a day before, or right when the moment arrives. Import events directly from your calendar with just a few taps - no need to manually enter dates you've already saved. All Your Events in One Place View every countdown on a single, beautifully organized screen. Scroll through your upcoming birthdays, holidays, trips, and milestones all in one list. Stay organized and never lose track of what's coming next. Perfect for Every Occasion Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Wedding, Baby Arrival, Vacation, Holiday Trip, Anniversary, Graduation, Concert, Party, Retirement, Game Day, Travel Adventure, First Day of School, Summer Break, Moving Day, Job Start Date, Marathon, Product Launch, Season Premiere, Family Reunion and so much more. Whatever you're counting down to, we've got you covered. Why You'll Love It Simple and intuitive design makes creating countdowns effortless. Beautiful customization options let you express your style. Powerful widgets keep your important dates visible without opening the app. Reliable notifications ensure you never miss a moment. Start counting down to what matters most. Download now and make every moment count. Questions or Feedback? We'd love to hear from you!  Your suggestions help us make the app even better. Reach out anytime at hello@applayers.io Privacy Policy: https://applayers.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://applayers.io/terms/

About

DayCue

Features
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The best moments in life deserve a countdown. DayCue turns the dates you care about into something worth looking at — a birthday, a trip, a concert, a deadline, a launch. Whatever you're building toward, DayCue keeps it front and center. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Choose from 8 handcrafted dark themes — from Midnight purple to Champagne gold to Forest green. Pick an accent color, add an emoji, drop in a photo. Every DayCue looks exactly how the moment feels. ALWAYS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Small and medium widgets that update automatically. Glance at your lock screen, your home screen, your standby display — your countdown is always there. BUILT TO STAY IN SYNC iCloud keeps your DayCues in sync across all your devices automatically. Create one on your iPhone, see it on your iPad. NEVER MISS THE MOMENT Get notified the day of, a day before, a week out, or a month in advance — you choose which reminders make sense for each event. ONE PRICE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Try DayCue free for 14 days. Then unlock everything forever with a single one-time purchase. Count down to the trip. The show. The finish line. The thing you've been waiting for.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
DayCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DayCue at every 2 days against Countdown Widget's every 8 days. 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and DayCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 days, DayCue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Countdown Widget versus DayCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetDayCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (414 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings414 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPLAYERS LTDORTEK GROUP INC.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Access$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access$39.99
1 purchases

DayCue

One-time1
  • DayCue Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayCue free?
DayCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Widget or DayCue have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor DayCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or DayCue?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 days, and DayCue every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on September 29, 2026 and DayCue on September 10, 2026.

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