# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget & Counter at none against Countdown Days Since & Until's shown. Countdown Days Since & Until's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## 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 Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

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

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Countdown Days Since & Until or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 24, 2026.

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