# Countdown vs DayGlow

Countdown and DayGlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DayGlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, DayGlow fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | DayGlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 53 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atakan Cengiz KURT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480593937) | [kishan italiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326603624) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-and-reminder/id6759839686)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


### DayGlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayglow-countdown-timer/id6782856050)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayGlow Widget | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is DayGlow free?

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

### Do Countdown or DayGlow have ads?

Both Countdown and DayGlow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or DayGlow?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and DayGlow fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 28, 2026 and DayGlow on October 28, 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.*