# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Countdown Collection

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days Since & Until at 4.8 against Countdown Collection's 4.2. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). Countdown Collection's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Collection 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown Collection's.

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Collection every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Countdown Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [Joshua Birnholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106949939) |

## 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


### Countdown Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498)

Track upcoming releases for movies, TV shows, games, and more. Automatically updates release dates and provides access to trailers and social media buzz. Share your excitement with friends and stay informed about your favorite events.

**Highlights:** Countdown tracking for various events, Automatic release date updates, Today widget and Apple Watch app integration, Siri integration, Access to movie trailers, Shareable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $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 Countdown Collection free?

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

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

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Countdown Collection averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Countdown Days Since & Until or Countdown Collection have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Countdown Collection does not.

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

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Collection every 5 months. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown Collection on October 11, 2026.

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