# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Countdowns ※

The clearest difference is ads: Countdowns ※ at none against Countdown Days Since & Until's shown. Countdowns ※ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Countdown Days Since & Until's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 23). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdowns ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Days Since & Until holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 83% of Countdowns ※'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, Countdowns ※ every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Countdowns ※ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


### Countdowns ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260)

Create stylish countdowns to important events like vacations, birthdays, or concerts. Customize units from years to seconds and use your own photos as backgrounds. Receive notifications and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown units (years to seconds), Personalized photo backgrounds, Event notifications, Screenshot sharing, Multiple sharing platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

Countdown Days Since & Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdowns ※ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Days Since & Until or Countdowns ※?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Countdowns ※ averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Countdown Days Since & Until or Countdowns ※ have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Countdowns ※ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Days Since & Until or Countdowns ※?

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Countdowns ※ every 27 months. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdowns ※ on September 12, 2026.

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