# Lastly vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lastly at free against Countdown Widget's free with in-app purchases. Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lastly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Lastly against 5.0 for Countdown Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Lastly ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lastly | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastly-days-since-last-time/id6792000032/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明昭 路](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890357342) | [锋 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863829052) |

## What reviewers say

### Lastly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastly-days-since-last-time/id6792000032)

This app helps you remember to do important things regularly, like calling family or exercising, and avoid bad habits. It uses smart reminders and color-coded tracking to show your progress. It's designed for privacy and works offline.

**Highlights:** Smart interval reminders, Two tracking types (do-more/do-less), Color-coded urgency display, Home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Offline functionality, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lastly Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lastly Pro Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807)

Track important dates and countdowns with customizable themes and widgets. Get timely reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant events. Organize your days into personalized books and utilize lunar calendar support.

**Highlights:** Countdown and anniversary tracking, Customizable themes and palettes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar calendar support, Regional holiday rules, Day books for organization, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytrove Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Daytrove Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Daytrove Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lastly free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lastly or Countdown Widget?

Lastly and Countdown Widget are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Lastly or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Lastly nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lastly or Countdown Widget?

Lastly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Lastly was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 31, 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.*