# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Countdown ▼

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown ▼ at none against Countdown Days Since & Until's shown. Countdown ▼ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Countdown Days Since & Until's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown ▼ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for Countdown Days Since & Until against 4.7 for Countdown ▼. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 73% of Countdown ▼'s.

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, Countdown ▼ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Countdown ▼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) |

## 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 ▼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097)

Track upcoming events and important dates with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions, with options to add photos, locations, and notes. Share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add unlimited events, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, or seconds, Customizable photos and backgrounds, Birthday import from Contacts, Event reminders and notifications, Event sharing, Custom categories and sorting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💕 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 🎨 Lots of options for personalization
- 🗓️ Helpful for managing events and dates
- 🆓 Free app with no payments required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Cannot share events
- 🔔 Lack of notification options
- 🖼️ No widget for quick access
- 🕰️ Countdown format could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on some devices
- Incorrect date/time display issues
- Saving and loading events problematic

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve notification system
- Allow more customization options
- Include actual event date in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

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

### Is Countdown ▼ free?

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

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

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Countdown ▼ averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown ▼ every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown ▼ on October 9, 2026.

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