Comparison

DayLeft vs Countdown

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

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About

DayLeft

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Never lose sight of what matters. DayLeft shows you exactly how many days remain until your most important moments -- exams, birthdays, trips, anniversaries, and personal goals -- all in one beautiful, distraction-free app. Set a date, pick a category, and watch the countdown begin. DayLeft does one thing and does it perfectly. WHY DAYLEFT? Your big days deserve more than a calendar entry. DayLeft gives each event its own visual countdown card with color-coded categories, so you can see at a glance how close every milestone is. KEY FEATURES -- Create & Organize -- - Add countdowns with custom titles, dates, and notes - Six built-in categories: Exam, Birthday, Anniversary, Travel, Goal, and Other - Quick-start templates for popular events (SAT, GRE, holidays, and more) - Ready-made countdowns for special days like Christmas, Valentine's Day, and national holidays -- Stay on Track -- - Smart reminders at 30 days, 7 days, 1 day, and on the day itself - Visual progress bar shows how far you have come - Home screen widget keeps your next event visible without opening the app -- Make It Yours -- - Light mode, dark mode, or match your system - Choose from multiple accent colors - Premium card styles: Tinted, Gradient, and Glass effects -- Built for the World -- - Available in 17 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Bengali, and Swahili - Localized templates and special days for each region PREMIUM DayLeft is free to use with up to 3 countdowns. Upgrade to Premium for: - Unlimited countdowns -- track every moment that matters - Ad-free experience -- no distractions, ever - All premium card styles -- Tinted, Gradient, and Glass - All categories unlocked PERFECT FOR - Students counting down to exam day - Couples tracking anniversaries and date nights - Travelers building excitement for upcoming trips - Anyone working toward a fitness, savings, or personal goal - Parents remembering family birthdays and milestones Simple. Focused. Beautiful. DayLeft keeps your most important days front and center so you never miss what matters most. Download DayLeft today and start counting down to your next big moment.

About

Countdown

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Countdown is the warmest, simplest way to count down to the moments that matter in your life. Waiting for a trip? Studying for an exam? Trying not to forget a birthday? Countdown lets you organize your goals into categories and see, at a glance, exactly how much time is left for each one. FEATURES • Unlimited categories (Travel, Health, Career, Family, and more) • Countdown to each goal in days, hours, and minutes • Reminders — get notified as your goal approaches • Progress summary — see how far you've come • Personal notes — remember why you chose this goal • A warm, calm, distraction-free design WHY COUNTDOWN? Skip the cluttered planners and busy calendars. Countdown helps you focus on what actually matters, all counted down in one simple place. Countdown is free to start. Track up to 5 active countdowns at no cost. For unlimited countdowns and data export, we offer a one-time, affordable Pro upgrade — no subscription, no surprise charges. Add your first goal today, and take one step closer.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Countdown at 2 against DayLeft's —. DayLeft's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. DayLeft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DayLeft versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayLeftCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris Can AkkayaSelcuk ALBUT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DayLeft

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99
1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Countdown Pro$3.99

Questions

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

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