Comparison

Daymark vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Daymark

Features
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Daymark — Treasure every day worth looking forward to. Daymark is an app that helps you keep track of time with care. Whether you're counting down to an important day, looking back on a special moment, or tracking your daily goals, it quietly stays with you, one day at a time. Four features, each with its own purpose. Days: Count down or count up to birthdays, anniversaries, exams, trips — anything you don't want to forget. Set categories, add a cover image, enable lunar calendar, and turn anticipation into a number you can actually see. Moments: A countdown timer precise to the second. Perfect for those fleeting milestones — boarding a flight, meeting someone, going on stage. Set it in advance, and it'll remind you right on time. Timeline: Like an open memory book. Record the moments worth remembering by date, add text and photos, and scroll through the timeline like you're revisiting a story. Daily Goals: Build habits with simple check-ins. Check off each day, build up your streak, and see your persistence and progress with your own eyes. All data is automatically synced via iCloud, so you never lose anything when switching devices. View it anytime on your phone, tablet, or computer. Beautiful widgets, your anticipation at a glance. Multiple widgets cover Days, Moments, and Goals — tap the small size to jump straight to the details, while the medium and large sizes give you a full list view. The "All Overview" widget shows everything you're looking forward to on a single screen. The look is up to you. Dawn Gradient, Floating Particles, Minimal Grid, Dynamic Circles, Starry, Sundial — a variety of background styles to switch between freely. Light or dark mode, your choice. Some backgrounds adapt differently to light and dark modes, adding more visual depth. Details that make your records feel more personal. The Card Studio lets you freely adjust layout and text color to create custom share cards. Custom categories, personalized reminders, Do Not Disturb periods, Archive Lock, sound customization — every setting is designed to make your records more comfortable. And with one tap, you can share your anticipation and good moments with the people who matter. Daymark — counting the days with you, with heart.

About

Countdown

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Daymark4 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daymark and Countdown 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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Daymark 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daymark ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Daymark versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaymarkCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宁宇 封Selcuk ALBUT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Daymark

One-time1
  • Daymark +$0.29
1 purchases

Countdown

One-time1
  • Countdown Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Daymark free?
Daymark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daymark or Countdown have ads?
Neither Daymark nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daymark or Countdown?
Daymark ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, Daymark was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown on September 20, 2026.

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