# DayDot vs Countie

The clearest difference is update cadence: DayDot at every 3 weeks against Countie's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayDot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayDot ships an update every 3 weeks, Countie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayDot | Countie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MacLaren's Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/549588446) | [Michael Pulgar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886096473) |

## What reviewers say

### DayDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydot-event-countdown/id6758927138)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayDot Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countie-day-countdown-timer/id6761775671)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countie Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayDot free?

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

### Is Countie free?

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

### Do DayDot or Countie have ads?

Neither DayDot nor Countie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayDot or Countie?

DayDot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countie every 2 months. Most recently, DayDot was updated on September 18, 2026 and Countie on September 15, 2026.

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