# CountedDays vs Countdown

The clearest difference is device support: Countdown at 5 against CountedDays's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountedDays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountedDays | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until-widget/id6768804877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elpax AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894555135) | [Hello Good Day LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720039558) |

## What reviewers say

### CountedDays

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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until-widget/id6768804877)

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Offers a free tier with essential features and a premium upgrade for advanced visualizations and integrations. Designed for a calm, glanceable experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns and count-ups, Home-screen widget, Customizable visualizations, Workdays-only counting, Pattern dates for floating holidays, Apple Calendar sync, Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Premium (Annual) | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountedDays free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Do CountedDays or Countdown have ads?

Neither CountedDays nor Countdown shows ads.

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

CountedDays ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, CountedDays was updated on September 17, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 2026.

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