# Countdown & Tasks vs CountedDays

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown & Tasks at 3 against CountedDays's 1. Countdown & Tasks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CountedDays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Countdown & Tasks against 5.0 for CountedDays. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Countdown & Tasks ships an update every 3 days, CountedDays every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Tasks | CountedDays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counteddays-countdown-widget/id6767652250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uygar Yagmur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888702470) | [Elpax AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894555135) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492)

This app helps you track important events with custom countdowns and tasks. Set reminders, view progress on your home screen, and even count up elapsed time after events. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Custom countdowns with icons and colors, Tasks associated with each countdown, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Count up elapsed time for completed events, Calendar event import, Dark theme

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown & Tasks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### CountedDays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counteddays-countdown-widget/id6767652250)

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns displayed on your home screen and Apple Watch. Choose how to count days, add photos, and organize events with tags. Works offline without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Home Screen and Apple Watch widgets, Flexible counting units (days, weeks, custom), Photo backgrounds, Offline functionality, Event organization with tags, Shareable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountedDays Supporter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Tasks free?

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

### Is CountedDays free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Tasks or CountedDays?

Countdown & Tasks and CountedDays are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown & Tasks or CountedDays have ads?

Neither Countdown & Tasks nor CountedDays shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Tasks or CountedDays?

Countdown & Tasks ships an update every 3 days, and CountedDays every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown & Tasks was updated on October 31, 2026 and CountedDays on November 5, 2026.

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