Comparison

DaysToGo vs Countdown Timer

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

Head to head
About

DaysToGo

Create countdowns to important dates and events. Add titles and dates to track upcoming holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion. Events can be set to repeat and are automatically archived.

Highlights
  • Create custom countdowns
  • Track holidays and birthdays
  • Set repeating events
  • Automatic event archiving
  • Simple title and date input
Features
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DaysToGo lets you create countdowns to days and events you look forward to. Simply add a title and date to start the countdown. Use it for holidays, birthdays, concerts, weddings or any other big day or event you look forward to. Events can be automatically repeated each week, month or year. All events are automatically stored in an archive.

About

Countdown Timer

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Countdown to future events
  • Count up from past events
  • Minimalistic and intuitive interface
  • Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines
  • Syncs across Apple devices
Features
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--- Countdown – Your Simple & Elegant Countdown Timer --- Never lose track of important moments again! Countdown is a beautifully minimalistic app designed to help you track upcoming events effortlessly. Whether you're counting down the days until a special occasion or looking back at memorable moments, this app keeps everything in one place. With Countdown, you can set a timer for any future event—birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or important deadlines. If you enter a past date, the app will count up instead, letting you see how much time has passed since a memorable event. + Simple, Clean & Intuitive + Designed for a seamless experience, Countdown offers a distraction-free interface with a sleek and minimalistic look. It's perfect for users who want a straightforward countdown timer without unnecessary clutter. Just enter a date, and the app does the rest! + Perfect for Any Occasion + Event Countdown – Track upcoming holidays, concerts, weddings, and more. Special Moments – Count the days to your anniversary, birthday, or graduation. Goal Tracking – Stay motivated by counting down to your fitness goals or personal milestones. Work & Study Deadlines – Keep an eye on project due dates, exam schedules, and important meetings. Count Up Feature – Reflect on past events by seeing how much time has passed since a significant date. + Works Across Your Apple Devices + Enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start a countdown on one device and check it on another without missing a beat. ** Why Choose Countdown? ** Minimalistic & Easy-to-Use – No complicated settings, just enter a date and go! Flexible Counting – Countdown to future events or count up from past moments. Perfect for All Life Events – From daily tasks to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Seamless Apple Integration – Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/terms/

Screenshots

DaysToGo3 screens
Countdown Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DaysToGo at none against Countdown Timer's 17. DaysToGo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DaysToGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DaysToGo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaysToGo ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DaysToGo versus Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaysToGoCountdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews60.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnus HjelmZipoApps

Customer experience

DaysToGo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Countdown Timer

All ratings1,254 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative32.4%

In-app purchases

None

DaysToGo

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.95

Questions

Is DaysToGo free?
DaysToGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DaysToGo or Countdown Timer?
DaysToGo is rated higher. DaysToGo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do DaysToGo or Countdown Timer have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; DaysToGo does not.
Which is updated more often, DaysToGo or Countdown Timer?
DaysToGo ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DaysToGo was updated on October 3, 2026 and Countdown Timer on October 15, 2026.

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