Countdowns by DGR Labs vs Countlys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdowns by DGR Labs
Create visually appealing countdowns for any event, from trips to birthdays. Keep track of upcoming milestones with customizable backgrounds and widgets. The app also offers smart alerts and iCloud sync for a seamless experience across devices.
- Customizable backgrounds
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Calendar and contact import
- Smart alerts
- iCloud sync
- Landscape mode
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Meet Countdowns — a calmer, more beautiful way to look forward. Designed with a minimalist, dark interface, Countdowns stays out of the way so your moments can stand out. Create countdowns for trips, birthdays, deadlines, holidays, and anything worth anticipating — and keep counting up after events pass. BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUNDS Choose a look for every countdown: your own photos, a built-in gallery, or custom colors—then let the countdown take center stage. WIDGETS THAT MATCH YOUR HOME SCREEN Keep your next milestone in view. Free includes small Home Screen widgets. Pro adds medium and large Home Screen widgets plus Lock Screen widgets. IMPORT FROM CALENDAR & CONTACTS Quickly create countdowns from events already on your calendar, or import birthdays directly from your contacts. SMART ALERTS Get notified at the right time. Set one alert per countdown for free, or upgrade to Pro to add multiple alerts for the same event (e.g., 1 week before, 1 day before, at event time, and more). IMMERSIVE LANDSCAPE MODE Rotate your phone for a pure black, full-screen countdown display—perfect on a desk, nightstand, or stand. SEAMLESS ICLOUD SYNC (INCLUDED) Your countdowns automatically sync across iPhone and iPad for any device signed in with your Apple ID. FREE TO DOWNLOAD Free includes up to 3 countdowns. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited countdowns, multiple alerts per countdown, and expanded widget options. One-time purchase.
Countlys
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countlys at none against Countdowns by DGR Labs's 1. Countlys also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Countdowns by DGR Labs's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Countdowns by DGR Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countlys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdowns by DGR Labs ships an update weekly, Countlys daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdowns by DGR Labs | Countlys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DGR Labs | Kerem Gonlkrmaz |
In-app purchases
Countdowns by DGR Labs
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
Countlys
No in-app purchases
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