# Today Only vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget at 6 against Today Only's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Today Only sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Today Only against 5.0 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Today Only ships an update every 3 days, Countdown Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Today Only | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-only/id6758072292/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742672798) | [锋 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863829052) |

## What reviewers say

### Today Only

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-only/id6758072292)

This app offers a mindful approach to daily living by focusing solely on the present day. It provides gentle prompts and creative activities to encourage observation and reflection, helping users slow down and appreciate small moments without the pressure of productivity.

**Highlights:** Focuses only on the current day, Daily themes for observation and reflection, Color Walk activity with photo sharing, Mood tracking, Customizable calendar cards, Journaling and photo saving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807)

Track important dates and countdowns with customizable themes and widgets. Get timely reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant events. Organize your days into personalized books and utilize lunar calendar support.

**Highlights:** Countdown and anniversary tracking, Customizable themes and palettes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar calendar support, Regional holiday rules, Day books for organization, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytrove Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Daytrove Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Daytrove Pro Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Today Only free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Today Only or Countdown Widget?

Today Only and Countdown Widget are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Today Only or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Today Only nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Today Only or Countdown Widget?

Today Only ships an update every 3 days, and Countdown Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Today Only was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 17, 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.*